For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,459 students in Rancho Cordova, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rancho Cordova, CA are Innovations Academy, Prospect Community Day and Cordova High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Cordova, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rancho Cordova have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Rancho Cordova, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cordova High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rancho Cordova, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Cordova High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,900 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Kinney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific School-rancho Cordova
Charter School
10710 Bear Hollow
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rancho Cordova, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rancho Cordova, CA include Innovations Academy, Prospect Community Day and Cordova High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rancho Cordova?
6 public high schools are located in Rancho Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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