Schools in River Delta Joint Unified · Sacramento County

About schools in Sacramento County

Sixty-four of Sacramento County's 340 ranked public schools score in the top quartile statewide — a meaningful concentration of strong performers spread across 14 districts and major cities from Folsom to Elk Grove. West Campus in Sacramento and Riverview STEM Elementary in Rancho Cordova both rank at the 98th percentile statewide, signaling that high achievement isn't confined to any single corner of the county. With 48 charter schools in the mix alongside traditional district options, families navigating this region have genuine choices across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The sheer scale — 340 schools — rewards careful comparison, but the data confirms strong options exist throughout.