Best 95838 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 14,940 students in 95838, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95838, CA are Norwood Junior High School, Higher Learning Academy and Keema School For Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95838 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95838, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95838, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwood Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Norwood Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2710
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Higher Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Gr: K-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Keema School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1281 North Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3410
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
California Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 436-5770
Gr: 1-12 | 1,729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands Community Charter
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Gr: 1-12 | 11,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 92:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95838, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95838, CA include Norwood Junior High School, Higher Learning Academy and Keema School For Independent Study.
How many public middle schools are located in 95838?
5 public middle schools are located in 95838.
What is the racial composition of students in 95838?
95838 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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