For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,372 students in North Highlands, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Highlands, CA are Creative Connections Arts Academy, Hillsdale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Highlands, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Highlands have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in North Highlands, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Gr: K-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6469 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1860
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1860
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5241 Harrison St.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1900
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1900
Gr: K-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Warren A. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4315 Don Julio Blvd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1810
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1810
Gr: K-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3638 Bainbridge Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1960
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1960
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Kohler Tk-8
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4004 Bruce Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1850
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1850
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Village Tk-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6845 Larchmont Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1970
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1970
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
F. C. Joyce Tk-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6050 Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1880
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1880
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Oakdale Tk-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3708 Myrtle Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
Gr: K-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in North Highlands, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Highlands, CA include Creative Connections Arts Academy, Hillsdale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Highlands?
9 public elementary schools are located in North Highlands.
What is the racial composition of students in North Highlands?
North Highlands public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in North Highlands are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in North Highlands include: Oakdale Tk-8 vs. Village Tk-8, Village Tk-8 vs. Oakdale Tk-8, Kohler Tk-8 vs. F. C. Joyce Tk-8
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