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Schools in 95819 — Sacramento, California: 95819 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

95819 has 4 ranked schools in Sacramento, averaging a Scope Score of 63.5/100 — 20.8 points above the state average of 42.6 (a state average weighted to 95819's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 47.2 to 83.2, a 36.0-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 95819 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 58.3% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 45.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%, itself weighted to 95819's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 95819's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +82 scale-score points across 3 schools in 95819 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95819 averages 17.1%, below the state average of 19.2%, weighted to 95819's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95819 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95819
95819Sacramento463.5/100
95817Sacramento1.8328.8/100-34.7
95820Sacramento2.2931.2/100-32.3
95825Sacramento2.9420.6/100-42.9
95824Sacramento3.2420.8/100-42.7
95815Sacramento3.4522.1/100-41.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95819

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95819

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range47.2 – 83.2
36.0 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.2% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 65.2/1003 ranked elementary schools2 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary
Sacramento City Unified High Ceiling
58.3%Strong
83/100
2Caleb Greenwood Elementary
Sacramento City Unified Strong All-Around
48.2%Strong
65/100
3Theodore Judah Elementary
Sacramento City Unified Building Momentum
30.6%Solid
47/100

High Schools (1)

avg 58.3/1001 ranked high schools1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Kit Carson International Academy
Sacramento City Unified Solid Base
43.5%Solid
58/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 95819Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95819 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 95819

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 95819 (Sacramento) good?
95819 has 4 ranked schools in Sacramento, averaging a Scope Score of 63.5/100 — 20.8 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95819's own mix of school levels. 45.1% 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 95819?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95819 is Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 58.3% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95819 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95819 average a Scope Score of 63.5/100 — 20.8 points above the state average of 42.6, a state average weighted to zip code 95819's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 45.1% vs. 21.0% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95819?
Zip code 95819 has 4 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.