Schools in 95834 — Sacramento, California
95834 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.3 — 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.6 to 66.5, a 42.9-point spread.
Avg Scope Score
44.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.9
23.6 – 66.5
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
How 95834 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 38.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95834 averages 21.3%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 95834 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95834
1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95834
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 66 | Sacramento | 38.9% | 70.4% | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Natomas Unified Strong All-Around | 66 | Sacramento | 32.4% | 60.4% | 6.2% | 0.5% |
| 3 | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 58 | Sacramento | 27.7% | 58.5% | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| 4 | Natomas High Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 41 | Sacramento | 5.2% | 25.1% | 23.3% | 8.3% |
| 5 | Witter Ranch Elementary Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 32 | Sacramento | 13.6% | 33.0% | 23.3% | 5.3% |
| 6 | Discovery High Natomas Unified Building Momentum | 24 | Sacramento | 0.0% | 4.5% | 70.2% | 8.7% |
| 7 | Garden Valley Elementary Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum | 24 | Sacramento | 12.1% | 27.8% | 18.9% | 5.9% |
Schools in 95834 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95834
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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Frequently asked questions
Are the schools in Sacramento good?
Sacramento's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3/100, which is 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Sacramento?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sacramento is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 38.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Sacramento schools compare to the state average?
Sacramento elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.5 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.6 to 66.5, a 42.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Sacramento?
Sacramento has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.