American Lakes

American Lakes is a K-8 school in the Natomas area of Sacramento, a rapidly growing part of the city near the airport corridor that has attracted a lot of new families over the years. While the school faces some real academic challenges — scoring near the bottom of state rankings in English, math, and science — families in the area may find value in the extended K-8 model, which keeps kids in a familiar environment through middle school. Families considering the area should explore all available options within Natomas Unified and look into what support programs the school offers, as the community continues to develop and evolve.