📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Sacramento County, CA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | Rancho Cordova | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #2 | Elk Grove Unified School District | Elk Grove | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #3 | Galt Joint Union Elementary School District | Galt | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #4 | Galt Joint Union High School District | Galt | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #5 | Arcohe Union Elementary School District | Herald | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #6 | Natomas Unified School District | Sacramento | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #7 | Sacramento City Unified School District | Sacramento | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #8 | San Juan Unified School District | Carmichael | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #9 | Center Joint Unified School District | Antelope | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #10 | Twin Rivers Unified School District | North Highlands | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #11 | Elverta Joint Elementary School District | Elverta | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #12 | Robla Elementary School District | Sacramento | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
Best School Districts in Sacramento County, California (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Sacramento County, California that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using CAASPP 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in California, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Sacramento County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Sacramento County, California? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Sacramento County, California, the highest-rated is Folsom-Cordova Unified School District (Rancho Cordova), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 80th percentile of California districts on CAASPP 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.