For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,791 students in 95824, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95824, CA are Elder Creek Elementary School, Suyu Elementary School and Nicholas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95824 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95824, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95824, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7934 Lemon Hill Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4555
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4555
Gr: K-6 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Suyu Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6032 36th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4680
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4680
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Nicholas Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 El Paraiso Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4655
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4655
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5717 Laurine Way
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4560
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4560
Gr: K-6 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6201 41st St.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4670
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4670
Gr: K-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95824, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95824, CA include Elder Creek Elementary School, Suyu Elementary School and Nicholas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95824?
5 public elementary schools are located in 95824.
What is the racial composition of students in 95824?
95824 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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