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Schools in 95818 — Sacramento, California: 95818 schools average near the state. The 62.1-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

95818 has 7 ranked schools in Sacramento, averaging a Scope Score of 42.8/100 — within 2.0 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 10.8 to 72.8, a 62.1-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
42.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
62.1
10.8 – 72.8
Avg Exceeded %
20.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 95818 schools perform

The top-ranked school is William Land Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 44.6% of students exceeding standard.

Average proficiency falls 7.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95818. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95818 averages 25.6%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95818 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95818
95818Sacramento7Developing
42.8/100
95817Sacramento4Needs Support
28.8/100
-14.1
95819Sacramento4Solid
65.4/100
+22.6
95820Sacramento10Developing
35.0/100
-7.9
95815Sacramento5Needs Support
30.0/100
-12.9
95821Sacramento12Developing
30.7/100
-12.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95818

1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 95818

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1William Land Elementary
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
44.6%Strong
73/100
2Crocker/Riverside Elementary
Sacramento City Unified Strong All-Around
50.1%Solid
69/100
3C. K. McClatchy High
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
14.8%Developing
47/100
4Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Developing
39/100
5The MET
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
37/100
6Bret Harte Elementary
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Needs Support
24/100
7Leataata Floyd Elementary
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
2.3%Needs Support
11/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 95818Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95818 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 95818

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95818 (Sacramento) good?
95818 has 7 ranked schools in Sacramento, averaging a Scope Score of 42.8/100 — within 2.0 points of the state average. 20.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 95818?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95818 is William Land Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 44.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95818 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95818 average a Scope Score of 42.8/100 — within 2.0 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 20.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95818?
Zip code 95818 has 7 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.