For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,381 students in 95864, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95864, CA are Arden Middle School, Gateway International and Sierra Oaks K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95864 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95864, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95864, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arden Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Oaks K-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8960
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8960
Gr: K-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95864, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95864, CA include Arden Middle School, Gateway International and Sierra Oaks K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 95864?
5 public middle schools are located in 95864.
What is the racial composition of students in 95864?
95864 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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