For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,448 students in 95823, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95823, CA are Las Flores High (Alternative), Capital City Independent Study and Fern Bacon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
middle schools in zipcode 95823 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95823, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95823, CA Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: K-12
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Grades: K-12
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Fern Bacon Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4140 Cuny Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5340
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5340
Grades: 7-8
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
Samuel Jackman Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Kentwal Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 393-2352
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 393-2352
Grades: 7-8
| 849 students
95823, California Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95823, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95823, CA include Las Flores High (Alternative), Capital City Independent Study and Fern Bacon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95823?
4 public middle schools are located in 95823.
What is the racial composition of students in 95823?
95823 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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