For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,596 students in Rio Linda, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Rio Linda, CA is Rio Linda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Linda, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rio Linda have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Rio Linda, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rio Linda High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rio Linda, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Linda High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6309 Dry Creek Rd.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-2725
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 566-2725
Gr: 9-12 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rio Linda, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Peak Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6450 20th St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 1,010 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Sutter Peak Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3934 Brd.way Rd.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Valley View Charter Prep (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2453 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. A
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 866-9033
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(916) 866-9033
Gr: K-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rio Linda, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rio Linda, CA include Rio Linda High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rio Linda?
1 public high schools are located in Rio Linda.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Linda?
Rio Linda public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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