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Sacramento County Public Schools

Sacramento County, California

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

382

public schools

Total Enrollment

248,726

students

School Districts

50

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Sacramento County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Sacramento County has 50 district entries. Sacramento City Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 73 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 26 listed communities. Sacramento has the most listed schools, with 198 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 235 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 51 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 50 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

58 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

382

in Sacramento County

Reported Enrollment

248,726

378 schools reporting

School Districts

50

districts

Charter Schools

50

13% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary235
Middle42
High80
Other25

50 School Districts in Sacramento County

Elk Grove Unified

67 schools
61,886 students

Sacramento City Unified

73 schools
38,588 students

San Juan Unified

68 schools
37,776 students

Twin Rivers Unified

43 schools
24,043 students

Folsom-Cordova Unified

36 schools
20,486 students

Natomas Unified

19 schools
14,531 students

Highlands Community Charter District

1 school
6,749 students

Visions In Education District

1 school
6,591 students

Dry Creek Joint Elementary

10 schools
6,461 students

Center Joint Unified

7 schools
4,189 students

382 Public Schools in Sacramento County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 58 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 382 matching schools

Highlands Community Charter

Highlands Community Charter District

Sacramento, 95838 / City: Large

Profile1–12Charter6,749 students

Visions In Education

Visions In Education District

Carmichael, 95608 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter6,591 students

Folsom High

Folsom-Cordova Unified

Folsom, 95630 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,718 students

Franklin High

Elk Grove Unified

Elk Grove, 95757 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,587 students

Pleasant Grove High

Elk Grove Unified

Elk Grove, 95624 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,520 students

Sheldon High

Elk Grove Unified

Sacramento, 95829 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,492 students

C. K. McClatchy High

Sacramento City Unified

Sacramento, 95818 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,427 students

Monterey Trail High

Elk Grove Unified

Elk Grove, 95624 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,353 students

Inderkum High

Natomas Unified

Sacramento, 95835 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,266 students

Laguna Creek High

Elk Grove Unified

Elk Grove, 95758 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,231 students

Cosumnes Oaks High

Elk Grove Unified

Elk Grove, 95757 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,212 students

California Innovative Career Academy

California Innovative Career Academy District

Sacramento, 95838 / City: Large

Profile1–12Charter2,202 students

Grant Union High

Twin Rivers Unified

Sacramento, 95838 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,040 students

John F. Kennedy High

Sacramento City Unified

Sacramento, 95831 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,971 students

Cordova High

Folsom-Cordova Unified

Rancho Cordova, 95670 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,931 students

Bella Vista High

San Juan Unified

Fair Oaks, 95628 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,924 students

Rio Americano High

San Juan Unified

Sacramento, 95864 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,884 students

Natomas Charter

Natomas Charter District

Sacramento, 95835 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,869 students

Fortune

Fortune District

Sacramento, 95833 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,866 students

Elk Grove High

Elk Grove Unified

Elk Grove, 95624 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,774 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

38 more profiles

Sacramento County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Sacramento County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Sacramento County public school directory?

The directory lists 382 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Sacramento County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Sacramento County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Sacramento County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 58 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Sacramento County?

Start with the 50 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Sacramento County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Sacramento County Education OverviewCounty school score: 54/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.