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Best Sacramento ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 76 public middle schools serving 57,221 students in Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento, CA are Genevieve Didion, Miwok Middle School and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Sacramento, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Miwok Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 395-5370
Gr: 7-8 | 1,184 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Leonardo Da Vinci
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Gr: K-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,382 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Gr: K-12 | 1,863 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Heron
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Gr: K-8 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 476-5796
Gr: K-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Arden Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Gr: K-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Gr: 7-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Ridgepoint Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4680 Monument Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1950
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
California Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Vallejo Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5302
Gr: 7-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Paso Verde
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Gr: K-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Sierra Oaks K-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Hardy Brown College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 West 2nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(909) 884-1410
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2121.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4305 South Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 2,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5816 Pioneer Way
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 566-1940
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Alice Birney Waldorf-inspired
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Gr: K-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2424.
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Heritage Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2626.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
T. R. Smedberg Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8239 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7525
Gr: 7-8 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Gr: K-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2781 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2740
Gr: K-8 | 1,133 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3131.
Larry G. Meeks Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
St. Hope ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School 7
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Strawberry Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 649-7850
Gr: K-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Arcade Fundamental Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3434.
Rio Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 West Kettleman Drive Ste.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Gr: K-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3535.
Albert Einstein Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9325 Mirandy Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Gr: 7-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Sacramento, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alice Birney Elementary School (Closed 2010)
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Anderson (Marian) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Bear Flag Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Choices Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: K-12
Clayton B. Wire Elementary School (Closed 2014)
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Collis P. Huntington Elementary School (Closed 2014)
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Gr: K-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Creekside Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Gr: 3-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Dos Rios Elementary School (Closed 2008)
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Gr: K-3 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Einstein (Albert) Middle School (Closed 2023)
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Gr: 1-6
Freeport Elementary School (Closed 2013)
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Fruit Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2014)
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Gr: K-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
H. Allen Hight Middle School (Closed 2011)
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Gr: 6-8
Harmon Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
577 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Gr: 3-6
Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Gr: 1-12 | 4,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Insights High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Jonas Salk High-tech Academy (Closed 2012)
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Learning Repertoire Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 231158
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Leroy F. Greene Middle School (Closed 2013)
2950 West River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-8
Maple Elementary School (Closed 2014)
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Mark Hopkins Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2221 Matson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 2271
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Mitchell (Billy) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Morey Avenue Early Childhood Development (Closed 2023)
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Gr: K
Morgan Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Gr: 7-12
Nagazyna (Madelyn) High School (Closed 2005)
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
National University Academy Robla (Closed 2023)
1101 National Dr., Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Natomas Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Natomas Gateways Middle School (Closed 2020)
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Gr: 8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sacramento, CA include Genevieve Didion, Miwok Middle School and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sacramento?
76 public middle schools are located in Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento?
Sacramento public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?

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