2019 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Sacramento AreaAbout this List

Folsom High School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 415

Alum: I loved my high school, Folsom High. Even though the school was huge, it had a small school feeling. Everyone knew each other and that could be a good or bad thing, depending on the day!

Folsom High offered so many paths to personal growth. Whether sports, theater, or school spirit, there was something for everyone. You really were only limited by your own ambition, or lack there of.

The teachers and staff did a great job getting to know the students and were always supportive. Whether it was a teacher coming in early to help me go over an assignment I didn't get or my counselor working with me to help me decide my post high school path, they cared and it showed. You never felt like it was just a job to them; more like a calling.

I feel very lucky to have gone to this high school. I am confident the memories, friendships, laughter and pride I feel will stay with me the rest of my life.
Read 415 Reviews

• A+

• 2,419 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rocklin High School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 353

Parent: They dont get their rave reviews from US News, and other school rating sites for nothing! High AP/SAT scores, awesome amount of clubs offered (robotics that compete at UC Davis), STEM, and overall challenging academics with outstanding teachers, as well as administration support. Overall, awesome high school that prepare kids for college.
Read 353 Reviews

• A+

• 2,046 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Del Oro High School

• Placer Union High School District, CA
• 9-12
• 248

Alum: I loved my time at Del Oro! I was involved in sports medicine and made great friends through that! Some of my teachers were my biggest role models and made huge impacts on me. There was a lot of opportunities to challenge myself academically as well. I took a few AP classes that were difficult for me, but prepared me for college. I also took dual credit classes which I thought was very helpful. Another course that I loved was College Success because it helped me get ready for college and work on my applications.
Read 248 Reviews

• A+

• 1,746 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Franklin High School

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 635

Junior: Just transferred with this year being my first year. Coming from a very small school, the first thing i noticed was the STRONG sense of pride! People actually go to school events(even the more optional ones) which completely shocked me. The teachers are really cool and do their jobs well but i do believe some should challenge students more. Although I've yet to join a club, the selection seems to be pretty good and useful. People seem to take sports serious here and teams are decent(some more than others). All in all, Franklin is a great school:).
Read 635 Reviews

• A

• 2,536 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vista Del Lago High School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 229

Alum: Vista was a great school in terms of preparing me for college. Currently in nursing school and a lot of what I learned in high school is helping me. Had some very amazing teachers who helped me along the way. Also had really bad ones who were mean, didn't care about students or pushed their religious/ political views onto you. Athletics were good but can still improve! Overall great education but the school still needs to get rid of the weak links.
Read 229 Reviews

• A

• 1,759 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant Grove High School

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 428

Junior: The teachers for the most part were very kind and very funny. Most of them are super funny and know how to make class interesting. The food at lunch could be better but the outside lines are the best. The people there are really friendly, in my experience and they are pretty chill. Obviously, there are still fake people and people that are rude but just choose your friends wisely and you have a recipe for fun for 4 years. The club’s and extracurricular activities and sports are pretty good and I definitely recommend joining some! I feel like the general thing here and everywhere is that people will treat you how you treat others.
Read 428 Reviews

• A

• 2,536 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Whitney High School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 387

Senior: Overall great experience, all teachers I've had genuinely care and are dedicated to their work and students' success. Clubs were either extremely present or completely unknown. Sports games were fun and our basketball teams are godly. Arts departments are amazing but underappreciated. Most fun I've had would probably be in the dance program, which is nice because you can start as a total beginner and still progress as a dancer. AP teachers I've had are literal legends, all of them probably over-prepared me for my AP tests and definitely are the reason I passed subjects I was struggling in.
Read 387 Reviews

• A

• 1,861 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Miller's Hill

• Latrobe School District, CA
• 4-8
• 8

Niche User: This school was so different from all the other schools my friends from high school went to, but in the best ways. There weren't as many cliques or peer pressure situations that I experienced like my other friends did. I was able to make lifelong friends that I knew from kindergarten through high school. My teachers felt more like family, and taught me so much. I wouldn't trade my experiences at millers hill for anything in the world.
Read 8 Reviews

• A

• 81 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA
• 7-9
• 2

Freshman: There was a teacher in the eighth grade that didn't treat students very well, and some student teachers seemed to only be there for the credit, et cetera. However, the personality of all the teachers and their ability to teach makes up for it.
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• A

• 744 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valley View Elementary School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 398 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cosumnes Oaks High School

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 451

Senior: What I appreciate most about COHS is the variety of activities and opportunities available to the students. While some schools focus only on sports or specific groups, all of CO's pathways and programs are given attention and considered important on campus.
Students and staff are friendly, and it is easy to make personal connections with teachers despite the large school population. School spirit is normal, but not forced in a cult-like way as in some schools.
The problems at CO are the problems that all public schools face. However, involved students are sure to thrive here! CO gives its students tons of opportunities, but it comes down to the students themselves to take advantage of them.
Read 451 Reviews

• A

• 2,398 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robert E. Willett Elementary School

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 527 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fred T. Korematsu Elementary School At Mace Ranch

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 486 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arnold Adreani Elementary School

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 819 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Granite Oaks Middle School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• 7-8
• 2

Parent: An elite middle school with a fantastic STEM program. Teachers who care and are involved, as well as an outstanding, involved Principal.
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• 981 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sheldon High School

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 536

Senior: The school is an incredibly diverse environment in which to learn and grow as a student. Over the course of my time here, I met teachers who were willing to go above and beyond for their students, spending hours aiding students with their academic needs. The school provides a large variety of classes and academies (including Biotech, ArtsWork, FFA, and more), allowing students to expand upon their unique interests on campus. Sheldon High provides a welcoming community which gives students the opportunity to make connections with people from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. The staff on campus are helpful and tend to go out of their way to make sure students are comfortable and safe.
Read 536 Reviews

• A

• 2,389 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sunset Ranch Elementary School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• K-6
• 1

Parent: My two older kids started at Sunset Ranch when it was a brand new school in a brand new community. My son was part of the very first full graduating class to have started kindergarten and to go all the way to 6th grade. I love all the teachers and their willingess to go above and beyond when the student or family needs something extra. The staff is so friendly and welcoming and ready to help. One important thing for me is that in the 10 years I have been a part of the school with my kids, their teacher turn around is very low. I now have a 2nd grader attending the school and I feel at home and so does he. It is a great school! The PTC is always looking for new opportunities to bring interesting fun learning experiences in for the kids. Science and art are a big deal for both teachers and kids.
Read 1 Review

• A

• 826 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rock Creek Elementary School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 578 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A

• 552 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gold Ridge Elementary School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• K-5
• 4

Niche User: Faculty, staff and administration truly cares.
Read 4 Reviews

• A

• 618 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ruhkala Elementary School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 385 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Davis Elementary School

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 548 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Russell Ranch Elementary School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A

• 668 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sierra Elementary School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• K-6
• 2

Parent: Absolutely hands down best school I have put my kids in! Every teacher we have had has gone over and beyond for my kids. They care deeply about them. Parents actually get involved with school functions. They’re an excellent IB school! They have a positive behavior interventions and support system. Awesome Spanish program even in kindergarten. The staff is always very helpful to any and all. And wonderful resources for the struggling kids. So glad we have been able to attend this school!!!
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• 557 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep

• Natomas Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 178

Senior: Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep fosters educational growth and creative thinking. It has consistently won the civic engagement award with regard to student involvement and community awareness. Due to the smaller nature of the school, the environment is more tight knit and students develop better relationships with teachers and faculty. I personally admire many of the qualities that the school embodies, and appreciate the effort made by many of the teachers and staff. No school is perfect and I personally feel that my school has acquired more restrictions than that of the average large public school; however, Np3 still encourages development of independence, responsibility, and college readiness. Thank you for this opportunity!
Read 178 Reviews

• A

• 591 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio