For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,943 students in 95831, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95831, CA are Genevieve Didion, School Of Engineering & Sciences and Sol Aureus College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95831 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95831, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95831, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4575
Gr: K-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Gr: 7-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6620 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 421-0600
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Alice Birney Waldorf-inspired
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95831, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95831, CA include Genevieve Didion, School Of Engineering & Sciences and Sol Aureus College Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in 95831?
4 public middle schools are located in 95831.
What is the racial composition of students in 95831?
95831 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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