For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,291 students in 95821, CA (there are , serving 587 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 95821, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95821, CA are Mira Loma High School, James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School and Del Paso Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95821 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95821, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95821, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mira Loma High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Gr: 9-12 | 1,632 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3350 Becerra Way
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-8240
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 979-8240
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Del Paso Manor Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Maryal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2330
Gr: K-6 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
El Camino Fundamental High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,296 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Arcade Fundamental Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Pasadena Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Pasadena Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7373
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7373
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Whitney Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4248 Whitney Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2407
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2407
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Marconi Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2444 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-7307
Gr: K-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Dyer-kelly Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Bell St.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7150
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7150
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
95821, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
4010 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 484-1480
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 484-1480
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 76:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95821, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95821, CA include Mira Loma High School, James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School and Del Paso Manor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95821?
9 public schools are located in 95821.
What percentage of students in 95821 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 95821 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95821?
95821 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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