For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 845 students in 95828, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 95828, CA is James Rutter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 95828 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95828, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95828, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Rutter Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Palmer House Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 422-7590
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 422-7590
Gr: 7-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
95828, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Insights High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Visual & Performing Arts Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
8376 Fruitridge Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 382-6040
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 382-6040
Gr: 7-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95828, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95828, CA include James Rutter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95828?
1 public middle schools are located in 95828.
What is the racial composition of students in 95828?
95828 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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