2024 Best Elementary Schools in the Sacramento Area

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Sacramento Area.

Sacramento Country Day School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

SACRAMENTO, CA,

PK, K-12,

24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Incredible school that fosters learning for the whole student. Our children have art, foreign language, and music multiple times per week..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 575,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Rocklin Academy Meyers

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

ROCKLIN, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 106,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Sacramento Area.

Sacramento Waldorf School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

FAIR OAKS, CA,

PK, K-12,

44 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Now two yeas in, I am so grateful that my son is at SWS. It is an emotionally safe environment where the teachers and administration work together for the betterment of all students. They are easy to...Since there are no tryouts for sports, my son loves that he gets to play even though he might not make the cut at other schools. He enjoys being part of the athletics program, and the social...The students are caring and have welcomed him, even though he knew nobody when he first arrived. It's good to see him in a place where he is supported socially, emotionally, and academically. For those considering SWS, don't think twice. You'll wish your child had gone here sooner!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 472,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Robert E. Willett Elementary School

Davis Joint Unified School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 482,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Valley View Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Rocklin Unified School District, CA,

K-6,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 627,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Cesar Chavez Elementary School

Davis Joint Unified School District, CA,

K-6,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great school! There are many great teachers and parents are always included in their weekly curriculum. Wish they informed parents before kids were “informed” about LGBT topics. Or option to give...Other then that. Great school!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 518,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Pioneer Elementary School

Davis Joint Unified School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 535,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Davis School For Independent Study

Davis Joint Unified School District, CA,

K-12,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says This school has changed my life and is the absolute best! The teachers and the students couldn't be more helpful. All of my teachers through DSIS have been the most encouraging..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 273,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 363,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Russell Ranch Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says It a really good school. They have okay faculty, teachers and administration. However, not a very up to date campus..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 625,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Rocklin Academy Turnstone

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

ROCKLIN, CA,

K-6,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says I absolutely love this school and the curriculum that we teach, truly the best of the best! We strive on parent involvement in our classrooms! The staff and students at this school are so welcoming....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 420,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 28 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Blue Oaks Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Roseville City Elementary School District, CA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 487,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Riverview STEM Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Excellent school with STEM focus. Great teachers. Love the after school club and activities they offer. School culture is top notch. Very focused on Academics and great diversity. School environment....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 337,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

North Davis Elementary School

Davis Joint Unified School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 513,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Empire Oaks Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 394,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Oakhills Elementary School

Eureka Union School District, CA,

K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 473,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Junction Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Roseville City Elementary School District, CA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I started at Junction its first year. The school was small, and the staff were kind. Academics were great, with opportunities to do advanced courses (no GATE program at my time). Location is very....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 669,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Natoma Station Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 471,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Gold Ridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Faculty, staff and administration truly cares..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 508,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Lakeview Elementary School

Rescue Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 546,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Oak Meadow Elementary School

Buckeye Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 515,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Patwin Elementary School

Davis Joint Unified School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 386,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Jackson Elementary School

Rescue Union Elementary School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 482,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 324,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento Area.

Arnold Adreani Elementary School

Elk Grove Unified School District, CA,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 830,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,