- Edward Kemble Elementary — Grades K–3 · 454 students
- Miwok Middle — Grades 7–8 · 1,181 students
- California Middle — Grades 7–8 · 782 students
- Will C. Wood Middle — Grades 7–8 · 680 students
- Fern Bacon Middle — Grades 7–8 · 679 students
- Albert Einstein Middle — Grades 7–8 · 579 students
- Sam Brannan Middle — Grades 7–8 · 339 students
- C. K. McClatchy High — Grades 9–12 · 2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johnson High — Grades 9–12 · 1,682 students
- John F. Kennedy High — Grades 9–12 · 1,652 students
- Luther Burbank High — Grades 9–12 · 1,535 students
- Rosemont High — Grades 9–12 · 1,485 students
- West Campus — Grades 9–12 · 907 students
- The MET — Grades 9–12 · 190 students
- George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science — Grades 9–12 · 174 students
- American Legion High (Continuation) — Grades 9–12 · 163 students
- Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High — Grades 9–12 · 156 students
- Sacramento New Technology Early College High — Grades 9–12 · 155 students
- Leonardo Da Vinci — Grades K–8 · 822 students
- Rosa Parks Elementary — Grades K–8 · 722 students
- Elder Creek Elementary — Grades K–6 · 712 students
- Bowling Green Elementary — Grades K–6 · 685 students
- John H. Still — Grades K–8 · 655 students
- Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary — Grades K–6 · 647 students
- Crocker/Riverside Elementary — Grades K–6 · 631 students
- Genevieve Didion — Grades K–8 · 609 students
- Ethel I. Baker Elementary — Grades K–6 · 608 students
- Pacific Elementary — Grades K–6 · 597 students
- School of Engineering & Sciences — Grades 7–12 · 542 students
- Caleb Greenwood Elementary — Grades K–6 · 536 students
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary — Grades K–6 · 498 students
- Theodore Judah Elementary — Grades K–6 · 485 students
- Nicholas Elementary — Grades K–6 · 482 students
- Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired — Grades K–8 · 476 students
- David Lubin Elementary — Grades K–6 · 454 students
- Golden Empire Elementary — Grades K–6 · 438 students
- Matsuyama Elementary — Grades K–6 · 435 students
- Oak Ridge Elementary — Grades K–6 · 429 students
- Ethel Phillips Elementary — Grades K–6 · 428 students
- Earl Warren Elementary — Grades K–6 · 413 students
- Umoja International Academy — Grades 7–12 · 412 students
- Parkway Elementary — Grades K–6 · 409 students
- Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary — Grades K–6 · 408 students
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| Metric | Sacramento City Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 73 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Sacramento City Unified School District
If you live in ZIP 95817 — Sacramento, California — your assigned public schools are operated by Sacramento City Unified School District. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the California average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district operates 1 school, covering Kindergarten – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Sacramento City Unified School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $15,700 per year, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 1 schools, Sacramento City Unified School District operates as a small, community-focused district serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Sacramento City Unified School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Sacramento City Unified School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 95817
Children in zip code 95817 are assigned to Sacramento City Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 95817, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Sacramento City Unified School District at (916)643-9000 or visit www.scusd.edu. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Sacramento
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Sacramento City Unified School District serves zip code 95817, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 95817 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Sacramento City Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 95817.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Sacramento City Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 95817 data.