Transitional kindergarten · Sacramento

115 of Sacramento’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 3,777 four-year-olds.

Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 115 campuses in Sacramento.

Fortune: 117 in TKNatomas Park Elementary: 88 in TKWitter Ranch Elementary: 83 in TKNorthlake TK-8: 80 in TKMary Tsukamoto Elementary: 79 in TKH. Allen Hight Elementary: 76 in TKPaso Verde: 75 in TKHeron: 72 in TKBell Avenue Elementary: 70 in TKLas Palmas Elementary: 68 in TKMaeola R. Beitzel Elementary: 60 in TKWoodridge Elementary: 60 in TKPrairie Elementary: 59 in TKRegency Park Elementary: 58 in TKHazel Strauch Elementary: 57 in TKIsabelle Jackson Elementary: 57 in TKJefferson: 55 in TKFlorin Elementary: 54 in TKAnna Kirchgater Elementary: 53 in TKSierra-Enterprise Elementary: 52 in TKJohn Reith Elementary: 49 in TKArnold Adreani Elementary: 48 in TKMichael J. Castori Elementary: 48 in TKRobert J. Fite Elementary: 48 in TKTwo Rivers Elementary: 48 in TKCalifornia Montessori Project - Capitol Campus: 44 in TKCaleb Greenwood Elementary: 40 in TKCharles E. Mack Elementary: 40 in TKDavid Reese Elementary: 40 in TKGarden Valley Elementary: 40 in TKMartin Luther King, Jr.: 40 in TKMatsuyama Elementary: 40 in TKNorthwood Elementary: 40 in TKSutterville Elementary: 40 in TKTahoe Elementary: 40 in TKThe Language Academy of Sacramento: 40 in TKTheodore Judah Elementary: 40 in TKBarbara Comstock Morse Elementary: 39 in TKFoothill Oaks Elementary: 39 in TKSamuel Kennedy Elementary: 39 in TKUnion House Elementary: 39 in TKCapitol Collegiate Academy: 38 in TKGateway International: 38 in TKGlenwood Elementary: 35 in TKHerman Leimbach Elementary: 30 in TKNatomas Charter: 30 in TKPony Express Elementary: 30 in TKSt. HOPE Public School 7: 30 in TKHigher Learning Academy: 29 in TKMark Twain Elementary: 27 in TKAmerican Lakes: 26 in TKBannon Creek: 26 in TKDel Paso Manor Elementary: 24 in TKJames R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary: 24 in TKMariemont Elementary: 24 in TKGreer Elementary: 23 in TKGrowth Public: 23 in TKHowe Avenue Elementary: 23 in TKSierra Oaks K-8: 23 in TKThomas Edison Language Institute K-8: 23 in TKPasadena Avenue Elementary: 22 in TKDyer-Kelly Elementary: 21 in TKIsador Cohen Elementary: 21 in TKAlice Birney Waldorf-Inspired: 20 in TKAspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy: 20 in TKBret Harte Elementary: 20 in TKCamellia Elementary: 20 in TKCesar E. Chavez: 20 in TKDavid Lubin Elementary: 20 in TKDel Paso Heights Elementary: 20 in TKEarl Warren Elementary: 20 in TKElder Creek Elementary: 20 in TKEthel I. Baker Elementary: 20 in TKEthel Phillips Elementary: 20 in TKGenevieve Didion: 20 in TKGolden Empire Elementary: 20 in TKHollywood Park Elementary: 20 in TKHubert H. Bancroft Elementary: 20 in TKJames Marshall Elementary: 20 in TKJohn Cabrillo Elementary: 20 in TKJohn H. Still: 20 in TKLeonardo Da Vinci: 20 in TKNew Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter: 20 in TKNicholas Elementary: 20 in TKPacific Elementary: 20 in TKParkway Elementary: 20 in TKPioneer TK-8: 20 in TKRidgepoint TK-8: 20 in TKSmythe Academy of Arts and Sciences: 20 in TKSusan B. Anthony Elementary: 20 in TKWashington Elementary: 20 in TKWilliam Land Elementary: 20 in TKWoodlake Elementary: 20 in TKYav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing for the Future Charter: 20 in TKCaroline Wenzel Elementary: 19 in TKD. W. Babcock Elementary: 19 in TKHagginwood Elementary: 19 in TKO. W. Erlewine Elementary: 19 in TKSequoia Elementary: 19 in TKCottage Elementary: 17 in TKOak Ridge Elementary: 17 in TKWoodbine Elementary: 17 in TKA. M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired: 16 in TKJohn Bidwell Elementary: 16 in TKSuy:u Elementary: 15 in TKTaylor Street Elementary: 15 in TKH. W. Harkness Elementary: 14 in TKAspire Capitol Heights Academy: 13 in TKFrontier Elementary: 12 in TKLeataata Floyd Elementary: 12 in TKNew Pacific Charter - Arden Arcade: 12 in TKWhitney Avenue Elementary: 12 in TKJohn D. Sloat Elementary: 11 in TKFather Keith B. Kenny: 10 in TKSol Aureus College Preparatory: 9 in TK
Each dot is a campus with a TK class. A larger dot has more children in TK. North is up.

Eligibility

Who can start TK in 2027–28?

Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2027 can start, and it’s free.

Age

Is my child old enough?

A birthday from September 2, 2022 through September 1, 2023 (our arithmetic from the rule). A child who turns 5 by September 1 starts kindergarten instead.

Rule: California Education Code § 48000 (opens in a new tab)

Cost

Does TK cost anything?

No. TK is a free public school year before kindergarten, and enrolling is optional. Hours, before- and after-school care and open seats vary by campus, so ask the school.

Starting ages and cutoff dates →

Where to enroll

Through 6 school districts, or a charter

2 more districts are named on their campuses below.

Campuses

Which Sacramento campuses have a TK class?

115 campuses in Sacramento had a TK class in 2025–26.

Campuses by ZIP code

958141 campus · 20 in TK

  • 20in TK

    Washington Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 72Developing · 29th percentile

958155 campuses · 166 in TK

  • 68in TK

    Las Palmas Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile

  • 40in TK

    Northwood Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 68Needs Support · 9th percentile

  • 20in TK

    Woodlake Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 65Needs Support · 1st percentile

  • 19in TK

    D. W. Babcock Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 4th percentile

  • 19in TK

    Hagginwood Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile

958161 campus · 20 in TK

  • 20in TK

    David Lubin Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 86Strong · 88th percentile

958172 campuses · 50 in TK

  • 40in TK

    The Language Academy of SacramentoCharter

    Grades TK–8 · Sacramento City Unified · Check how it admits students.

    Scope Score 74Developing · 43rd percentile

  • 10in TK

    Father Keith B. Kenny

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 6th percentile

958183 campuses · 52 in TK
958192 campuses · 80 in TK
958207 campuses · 174 in TK

  • 40in TK

    Tahoe Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 68Needs Support · 8th percentile

  • 30in TK

    St. HOPE Public School 7Charter

    Grades TK–8 · Sacramento City Unified · Check how it admits students.

    Scope Score 68Needs Support · 9th percentile

  • 27in TK

    Mark Twain Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 3rd percentile

  • 20in TK

    Earl Warren Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 76Solid · 53rd percentile

  • 20in TK

    Ethel Phillips Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 4th percentile

  • 20in TK

    New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community CharterCharter

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified · Check how it admits students.

    Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile

  • 17in TK

    Oak Ridge Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 69Needs Support · 12th percentile

958216 campuses · 123 in TK
958229 campuses · 178 in TK

  • 40in TK

    Sutterville Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 83Strong · 82nd percentile

  • 20in TK

    Cesar E. Chavez

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 70Needs Support · 21st percentile

  • 20in TK

    Hollywood Park Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 70Needs Support · 20th percentile

  • 20in TK

    John Cabrillo Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile

  • 20in TK

    Leonardo Da Vinci

    Grades TK–8 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 82Strong · 79th percentile

  • 17in TK

    Woodbine Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 65Needs Support · 1st percentile

  • 16in TK

    John Bidwell Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile

  • 14in TK

    H. W. Harkness Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 73Developing · 36th percentile

  • 11in TK

    John D. Sloat Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 63Needs Support · bottom 1%

958239 campuses · 413 in TK

  • 117in TK

    FortuneCharter

    Grades TK–12 · Sacramento County Office of Education · Check how it admits students.

    Scope Score 75Solid · 51st percentile

  • 59in TK

    Prairie Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Elk Grove Unified

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 2nd percentile

  • 49in TK

    John Reith Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Elk Grove Unified

    Scope Score 70Needs Support · 21st percentile

  • 40in TK

    Charles E. Mack Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Elk Grove Unified

    Scope Score 71Needs Support · 24th percentile

  • 39in TK

    Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Elk Grove Unified

    Scope Score 75Developing · 49th percentile

  • 39in TK

    Union House Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Elk Grove Unified

    Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile

  • 30in TK

    Herman Leimbach Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Elk Grove Unified

    Scope Score 65Needs Support · 1st percentile

  • 20in TK

    Nicholas Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 2nd percentile

  • 20in TK

    Parkway Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 3rd percentile

958244 campuses · 75 in TK

  • 20in TK

    Elder Creek Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile

  • 20in TK

    Ethel I. Baker Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 70Needs Support · 19th percentile

  • 20in TK

    Pacific Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 5th percentile

  • 15in TK

    Suy:u Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 68Needs Support · 8th percentile

958253 campuses · 63 in TK

  • 23in TK

    Greer Elementary

    Grades TK–5 · San Juan Unified

    Scope Score 68Needs Support · 9th percentile

  • 23in TK

    Howe Avenue Elementary

    Grades TK–5 · San Juan Unified

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 3rd percentile

  • 17in TK

    Cottage Elementary

    Grades TK–5 · San Juan Unified

    Scope Score 68Needs Support · 11th percentile

958269 campuses · 231 in TK
958272 campuses · 36 in TK
958287 campuses · 342 in TK
958293 campuses · 156 in TK
958318 campuses · 198 in TK
958323 campuses · 78 in TK

  • 38in TK

    Capitol Collegiate AcademyCharter

    Grades TK–8 · Sacramento City Unified · Check how it admits students.

    Scope Score 72Developing · 33rd percentile

  • 20in TK

    John H. Still

    Grades TK–8 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 5th percentile

  • 20in TK

    Susan B. Anthony Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Sacramento City Unified

    Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile

958336 campuses · 232 in TK

  • 57in TK

    Hazel Strauch Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 69Needs Support · 11th percentile

  • 55in TK

    Jefferson

    Grades TK–8 · Natomas Unified

    Scope Score 71Needs Support · 22nd percentile

  • 48in TK

    Two Rivers Elementary

    Grades TK–5 · Natomas Unified

    Scope Score 72Developing · 34th percentile

  • 26in TK

    American Lakes

    Grades TK–8 · Natomas Unified

    Scope Score 64Needs Support · bottom 1%

  • 26in TK

    Bannon Creek

    Grades TK–8 · Natomas Unified

    Scope Score 64Needs Support · bottom 1%

  • 20in TK

    Smythe Academy of Arts and SciencesCharter

    Grades TK–8 · Twin Rivers Unified · Check how it admits students.

    Scope Score 70Needs Support · 20th percentile

958343 campuses · 153 in TK

  • 83in TK

    Witter Ranch Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Natomas Unified

    Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile

  • 40in TK

    Garden Valley Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 65Needs Support · 1st percentile

  • 30in TK

    Natomas CharterCharter

    Grades TK–12 · Natomas Unified · Check how it admits students.

    Scope Score 85Strong · 86th percentile

958356 campuses · 449 in TK

  • 88in TK

    Natomas Park Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Natomas Unified

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile

  • 80in TK

    Northlake TK-8

    Grades TK–8 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 81Strong · 76th percentile

  • 76in TK

    H. Allen Hight Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Natomas Unified

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 7th percentile

  • 75in TK

    Paso Verde

    Grades TK–8 · Natomas Unified

    Scope Score 71Needs Support · 24th percentile

  • 72in TK

    Heron

    Grades TK–8 · Natomas Unified

    Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile

  • 58in TK

    Regency Park Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 76Solid · 57th percentile

958386 campuses · 217 in TK
958411 campus · 20 in TK

  • 20in TK

    Pioneer TK-8

    Grades TK–8 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile

958424 campuses · 131 in TK

  • 60in TK

    Woodridge Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile

  • 39in TK

    Foothill Oaks Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile

  • 20in TK

    Ridgepoint TK-8

    Grades TK–8 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 82Strong · 78th percentile

  • 12in TK

    Frontier Elementary

    Grades TK–6 · Twin Rivers Unified

    Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile

958645 campuses · 120 in TK

Each campus’s TK headcount is from the state’s 2025–26 October enrollment count. Each Scope Score and percentile compares a school’s elementary grades with California elementary schools. A campus without elementary results shows none.

Each headcount counts the students enrolled on one October day, so it shows who enrolled, not seats open now. A campus missing here may still run TK; confirm with the school or district.

Before TK

Too young for TK? Where can my child go?

Sacramento has 590 licensed child care programs.

271

child care centers

319

family child care homes

A child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at Sacramento’s centers and family child care homes, and ask each one about ages and openings.

Preschools in SacramentoPre-K vs TK vs preschool in California: a 2026 parent’s guide

Licensed programs from the California Community Care Licensing Division: child care centers as of August 13, 2026, family child care homes as of May 25, 2025. A license is not a quality rating or a current opening.