Paso Verde

Paso Verde is a K-8 school in the Natomas area of north Sacramento, a rapidly growing community that's drawn a lot of young families over the past decade thanks to new housing and easy freeway access. The school sits in a middle-of-the-pack position statewide, with English and science scores holding steadier than math, so families who want to be proactive about math support may want to factor that in. Natomas has a suburban, neighborhood feel with plenty of parks nearby, and the K-8 setup can be a real draw for parents who like the idea of their kids staying in one familiar school community through middle school.