For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,453 students in 95826, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95826, CA are California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, Golden Empire Elementary School and Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95826 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95826, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95826, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2635 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 325-0910
Gr: K-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Golden Empire Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9045 Canberra Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4580
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4580
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2929 Belmar St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4595
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4595
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2441 Stansberry Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4660
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4660
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Rosemont Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4695
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4695
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Sierra-enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Fruitridge Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 381-2767
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 381-2767
Gr: K-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Growth Public
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9320 Tech Center Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 394-5007
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
El Centro Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Isador Cohen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9025 Salmon Falls Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4600
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4600
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Foundations Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10474 Mather Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2380
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2380
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95826, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95826, CA include California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus, Golden Empire Elementary School and Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95826?
10 public elementary schools are located in 95826.
What is the racial composition of students in 95826?
95826 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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