For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,307 students in 95864, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95864, CA are Arden Middle School, Gateway International and Sierra Oaks K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95864 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95864, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95864, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arden Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1640 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7306
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway International
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Morse Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 286-1985
Grades: K-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Oaks K-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Mills Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2390
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8960
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8960
Grades: K-8
| 863 students
95864, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Choices Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95864, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95864, CA include Arden Middle School, Gateway International and Sierra Oaks K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 95864?
5 public middle schools are located in 95864.
What is the racial composition of students in 95864?
95864 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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