Best Public Schools in Zip Code 95827

The 95827 zip code area of Sacramento is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Sacramento City Unified and Sacramento County Office of Education districts, serving a high-need population with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 43.59% to 95.77%.

Among the standout schools in the area is George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science, a public charter high school that outperforms the district and state on English Language Arts assessments. In contrast, Rosemont High and El Centro Junior/Senior High struggle, with significantly lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower proficiency on state assessments. The area's elementary schools, such as Abraham Lincoln Elementary and James Marshall Elementary, show a mix of performance, with some grade levels exceeding the district and state averages, while others fall behind.

Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the schools, with rates ranging from 25.6% at George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science to as high as 37.1% at the elementary schools. The unique A.M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired Elementary/Middle School offers a Waldorf-inspired curriculum, with mixed results in its academic performance.