Best 95650 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,010 students in 95650, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 95650, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95650, CA are Del Oro High School, H. Clarke Powers Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95650 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95650, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95650, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Oro High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3301 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3296 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 Franklin School Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Placer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3505 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1824
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95650, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95650, CA include Del Oro High School, H. Clarke Powers Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95650?
6 public schools are located in 95650.
What percentage of students in 95650 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 95650 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95650?
95650 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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