For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 7,997 students in Rancho Cordova, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rancho Cordova, CA are Riverview Stem Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cordova, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rancho Cordova have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Rancho Cordova, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Stem Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11821 Cobble Brook Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 985-4350
Gr: K-6 | 1,076 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4350 Sophistry Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 793-3400
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 793-3400
Gr: K-6 | 848 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Roaring Camp Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 971-5349
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Navigator Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10679 Bear Hollow Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2420
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Peter J. Shields Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10434 Georgetown Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9160
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
W. E. Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10487 White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9180
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9045
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Cordova Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2275 Benita Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9185
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Cordova Villa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10359 South White Rock Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9125
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Rancho Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9165
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Cordova Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2550 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific School-rancho Cordova
Charter School
10710 Bear Hollow
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rancho Cordova, CA include Riverview Stem Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rancho Cordova?
17 public elementary schools are located in Rancho Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rancho Cordova are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rancho Cordova include: W. E. Mitchell Middle School vs. Mills Middle School, Mills Middle School vs. W. E. Mitchell Middle School, Sunrise Elementary School vs. Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School
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