For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,571 students in 95621, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95621, CA are Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Grand Oaks Elementary School and Carriage Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95621 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95621, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95621, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 867-2000
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7901 Rosswood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5208
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Carriage Drive Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7519 Carriage Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5241
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Lichen K-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8319 Lichen Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5237
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Trenton Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-5234
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Sylvan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7085 Auburn Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 971-7873
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95621, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95621, CA include Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Grand Oaks Elementary School and Carriage Drive Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95621?
6 public elementary schools are located in 95621.
What is the racial composition of students in 95621?
95621 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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