For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,939 students in 95829, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,244 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 95829, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95829, CA are Arnold Adreani Elementary School, Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School and Robert J. Fite Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95829 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95829, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95829, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnold Adreani Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9927 Wildhawk West Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 525-0630
Gr: K-6 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Gr: K-6 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Robert J. Fite Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9561 Butler School Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 689-2854
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 689-2854
Gr: K-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
T. R. Smedberg Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8239 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Gr: 7-8 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95829, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95829, CA include Arnold Adreani Elementary School, Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School and Robert J. Fite Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95829?
5 public schools are located in 95829.
What percentage of students in 95829 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 95829 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95829?
95829 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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