These are some of the top-rated public schools in Sacramento City Unified School District based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
ACADEMICS
Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
ENVIRONMENT
Student Demographics
Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
ENVIRONMENT
Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
ENVIRONMENT
District Calendar
ENVIRONMENT
District Finances
How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
Parent Tip
District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
ENVIRONMENT
Reviews From Schools in Sacramento City Unified School District
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November 25, 2023
This school is horrible it is the WORST school in human kind might as well be a school for stray dogs the way they treat these students i went in there and there was rats and mouses
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Success Academy
Parent / Guardian
November 16, 2023
Principal should be fired immediately, she has no place being a principal at a school she’s very inexperienced and immature. She has a huge ego and would rather double down on being wrong than... More
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Pony Express Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
November 16, 2023
We had a horrible experience here. My child told me everyday didn’t want to go to school, I should’ve listened because I realized he was being bullied. The principal is a nightmare to deal with and... More
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Pony Express Elementary School