2023 Best Districts with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Sacramento Area

• Davis, CA•

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  23 reviews

Works Here: Davis has a great school district. Davis, a small city with about 30,000 residents and 32,000 college, grad students and post Ph. D researchers make Davis a great place to live. The most bicycle-friendly city in the US. It attracts the best and brightest to move here to raise their families. The student population can't be beat. Besides the academics, the music departments are incredible. Lots of brilliant students and teachers from all over the world.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 17

• Students 8,229

• Rocklin, CA•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  45 reviews

Senior: It was a great experience and my school, Whitney, specifically created a lot of events to make students feel welcomed and cared for. The programs on campus were very strong and a lot of it was a good time. However they have repeatedly forgiven and turned a blind eye to a lot of hate speech, bullying, and inappropriate actions. There was a report of a students repeatedly slurring the N word, and several black students expressed that it made them uncomfortable. However my school did not do anything to stop it, not even forced him to serve detention.... Read 45 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 17

• Students 11,405

• Auburn, CA•

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  22 reviews

Senior: Placer Union High School District attains many resources for one's path to success. When it comes to college and career planning, Placer High School puts a large emphasis on what individuals can achieve by obtaining a college degree. On the other hand, Placer lacks in some departments such as the facilities and diversity. What Placer lacks, though, it makes up when it comes to its rich culture and traditions that linger in the minds of its alumni.... Read 22 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 6

• Students 4,071

• Rancho Cordova, CA•

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  43 reviews

Junior: I have been a student in the Folsom Cordova Unified School district for six years now and I can say that for the most part, the teachers are considerate towards their students and they know what they are doing. I've rarely ever gotten an exceptionally terrible teacher assigned to me and when I did, the district took initiative and fired/denoted them. Though not all of my peers are mature and dedicated students, I can say that the ambiance and the community of the school as a whole is very welcoming and inclusive to everyone. Social cliques and bullying isn't something I ever really witness, which is great. If I were to complain about anything, it would be the food. School lunches aren't known to be delicious and FCUSD is no exception, but it's edible and there's usually a variety. They aren't very vegetarian or celiac friendly, however. Overall, I'd say it's a good school.... Read 43 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 34

• Students 20,096

• Elk Grove, CA•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  328 reviews

Junior: The Elk Grove Unified School District provides students with a great and thriving enviornment to learn in. They are able to concentrate on their work and be open to many different oppurtunities like no other district. From my experience, Sheldon High School, one of the high schools in this district, provides students with a variety of sports, art fields, and extracurriculars that fit everyone students' interests. Not to mention that the teachers also care about the students and want them to learn the subjects. My experience so far has been one of my most memorable experiences ever!... Read 328 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 66

• Students 63,157

• El Dorado Hills, CA•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: I am very satisfied with my years within this district. I felt like my voice was heard. One thing they could work on is being more transparent with what goes on with the board.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Total schools 9

• Students 4,406

• Antelope, CA•

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  Rating 4 out of 5  24 reviews

Senior: I'm currently a senior at Center High School and these past 4 years have been amazing! What I like about the Center Joint Unified School District is that all the schools are so involved with each other in so many different ways. For example, seniors will do multiple community hours at the lower level schools. There's not really anything that'd I'd like to see change, because I'm content!... Read 24 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 7

• Students 4,162

• Lincoln, CA•

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  25 reviews

Senior: In WPUSD High Schools, a lot of interesting AP Classes are unavailable in this district. The engineering program is split from the larger computer science pathway between schools regardless of the fact that these 2 classes are largely intertwined. Besides these complaints, I have had a great time at these schools. Making friends is decently easily and it is not very competitive. A lot of different students with diverse beliefs and backgrounds go here, but this may be different between schools.... Read 25 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 13

• Students 7,081

• Sacramento, CA•

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  54 reviews

Senior: This school district really does care about helping their students succeed and making sure that they're ready for the next level. The diversity in this district is amazing for I haven't seen before knowing that some school districts have a large majority of one race. It has given me so many opportunities that I felt so blessed to feel like I was in a place where I could feel accepted and not judged by the color of my skin. I can't forget the school activities that occurred throughout the week! The sports, band, and clubs have allowed me to open out of my shell and go to these events and support not only my school but our district as well. I was even apart of my school's band, and I loved every single moment of it. However, I can say that I wish that some of the teachers were more understanding to us students knowing how we all have different ways of learning. that's the only complaint I have with the district which says a lot about how much I enjoyed being involved with them.... Read 54 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 18

• Students 13,748

• Carmichael, CA•

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  134 reviews

Senior: This district is large in diversity, equity, and equal opportunity. The administrative staff is considerate/sufficient but there seems to be a lack of ethnic diversity when it comes to the higher positions. Many schools are under good management and excel in standards year after year, but some remain lacking academically due to socioeconomic status. The district is good about nondiscrimination and detecting/working to resolve faults in its systems.... Read 134 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 68

• Students 39,218

• West Sacramento, CA•

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  20 reviews

Senior: Good so far, my school addresses all student issues. I am a student at Washington Middle College High School.... Read 20 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 13

• Students 7,521

• Sacramento, CA•

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  249 reviews

Senior: I've been a part of the SCUSD my whole life. They have always provided the materials needed for school and they always offer great benefits such as scholarships, jobs, and a great workplace for students. There have been problems over the years but they have always been able to resolve them as soon as possible. The teachers and staff members have always worked hard and pushed their students to preserve and work hard in life. They pushed me to become the person I am today and they will always be remembered as my role models once I graduate and start a new chapter in my life.... Read 249 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 73

• Students 40,711

• Woodland, CA•

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  41 reviews

Junior: Woodland high school is a very good school. Many kids in other school don’t get the opportunity that most kids in Woodland high school have. We have various different art programs, many ag mechanics and shop classes, we also have many classes for electives that many schools don’t have. My school isn’t a big school but our teachers are very supportive and guide us on the path to success. Our sports are always fun with all the parent involvement as well as all the students’ dedication. We have recently had multiple baseball scholarships awarded as well as a football scholarship last year. Overall this school is very interactive and a great school to attend!... Read 41 reviews

• grade B minus

• Total schools 19

• Students 9,658

• Mcclellan, CA•

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  73 reviews

Junior: My experience at twin rivers has been amazing. The teachers and staff are very friendly and genuinely want their students to succeed; i’ve never felt more comfortable in a classroom setting before, but, The only complaint I have is the administration’s response to bullying and one-sided fights which, from what I’ve seen, their usual response is to punish both parties instead of the instigator(s). Besides that, my experience has been very good and I would definitely recommend parents to enroll their children.... Read 73 reviews

• grade C+

• Total schools 44

• Students 24,497

• Shingle Springs, CA•

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• grade A

• Total schools 2

• Students 148

• Granite Bay, CA•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: I couldn't be happier. The schools are all about the students. The Structure of the classes is very well rounded and even provide Spanish as part of the regular curriculum. Communication and updates about anything involving the school, students and admin is fantastic. All of the teachers genuinely care about each student and will do what it takes to help them succeed and be happy,... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 7

• Students 3,149

• Roseville, CA•

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• grade A minus

• Total schools 20

• Students 11,008

• Loomis, CA•

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• grade B+

• Total schools 7

• Students 2,847

• Roseville, CA•

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: Dry Creek join elementary has been an amazing experience for me. I learned so much from there even though I'm only in the eighth grade and about to attend high school. The academics and the club activities are all amazing and really an inspiring .The teachers are also very kind people who knows how to really connect with their students. Elementary school and middle school have been amazing and I can't wait to learn even more in high school.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 10

• Students 6,335

• Newcastle, CA•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: I went here as a kid, from grades K-8. At the time, the school was fairly small, totaling about 300 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The relationship between teacher and students was able to get more on a personal level and staff could actually spend more one-on-one with all students without giving favoritism towards several students.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 2

• Students 398

• Placerville, CA•

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Works Here: Gold Trail is a beautiful two school district located in rural El Dorado County. The teaching staff and the support staff are amazing. The community of parents are very supportive. The activities enrich the lives of students from on campus activities to field trips. Students have access to all levels of academic supports. The class ratios are lower than in most other areas and students truly grow up together. Even with the turbulence of the pandemic, the staff and students have worked hard to overcome very trying times. The future is bright at Gold Trail.... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Total schools 2

• Students 593

• Auburn, CA•

• School District

• grade B minus

• Total schools 5

• Students 1,741

• Sacramento, CA•

• School District

• grade C+

• Total schools 6

• Students 1,955