For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,905 students in West Sacramento, CA (there are , serving 475 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in West Sacramento, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in West Sacramento, CA are Sacramento Valley Charter, Bridgeway Island Elementary School and Evergreen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Sacramento, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in West Sacramento have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in West Sacramento, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sacramento Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2399 Sellers Way
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 596-6422
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bridgeway Island Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3255 Half Moon Bay Cir.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
Gr: K-8 | 1,083 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Evergreen Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 1-6
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 7-9
Rank: #55.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2747 Linden Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
River City High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Elkhorn Village Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Cummins Way
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7670
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7670
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Yolo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Unified Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Clarendon St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7600
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7600
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Westmore Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Clarendon St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7730
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7730
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Riverbank Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Carrie St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Westfield Village Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
508 Poplar St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Alternative School
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
Gr: K-12
West Sacramento, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Anna St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7650
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
637 Todhunter St
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7660
Gr: K-2 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Washington Youth Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1541 Merkley Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7604
Gr: 10-11 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 74%
West Sacramento Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
958 Sacramento Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7600
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public schools in West Sacramento, CA include Sacramento Valley Charter, Bridgeway Island Elementary School and Evergreen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Sacramento?
14 public schools are located in West Sacramento.
What percentage of students in West Sacramento go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in West Sacramento are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Sacramento?
West Sacramento public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in West Sacramento include: Bridgeway Island Elementary School vs. Southport Elementary School, Southport Elementary School vs. Bridgeway Island Elementary School, Elkhorn Village Elementary School vs. Bridgeway Island Elementary School
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