Schools in 95605 — West Sacramento, California: 3 schools. Average score 8.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95605 has 3 ranked schools in West Sacramento, averaging a Scope Score of 35.9/100 — 8.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.9 to 44.0, a 23.1-point spread.
How 95605 schools perform
The top-ranked school is River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter with a Scope Score of 44 and 11.7% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 95605 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +6.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95605 averages 25.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95605 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95605 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95605 | West Sacramento | 3 | Developing 35.9/100 | — |
| 95603 | Auburn | 8 | Developing 39.1/100 | +3.1 |
| 95608 | Carmichael | 15 | Developing 35.9/100 | -0.0 |
| 95610 | Citrus Heights | 5 | Needs Support 29.2/100 | -6.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95605
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95605 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95605
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter Washington Unified On the Rise | 11.7% | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | Elkhorn Village Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Riverbank Elementary Washington Unified Building Momentum | 4.9% | Needs Support 21/100 |
Schools in 95605 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology