- #37 Best Private K-12 Schools in CaliforniaSacramento Country Day SchoolSacramento, CA·Private School·PK, K-12·Rating 4.15 out of 5 27 reviewsParent: Our children have had a great experience at Sacramento Country Day School. Everyone from the faculty, staff, administration, sports, arts , facilities, etc. are welcoming, engaging and focused on the needs of the child and meeting the child where they are. It is a small school which has limited sports teams, however, because of that kids who didn't grow up playing baseball or soccer in grammar school can join and get to play in high school. The arts are supported and encouraged. Also because of the small class size the kids get to know others and not just stick to their own "group". It encourages hanging out with kids that they wouldn't hang out with at a larger school and learning about different cultures, ethnicities, etc.... Read 27 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 598Student-teacher ratio 9:1#37 Best Private K-12 Schools in California.Sacramento Country Day SchoolBlue checkmark.Private School,SACRAMENTO, CA,PK, K-12,27 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.Featured Review: Parent says Our children have had a great experience at Sacramento Country Day School. Everyone from the faculty, staff, administration, sports, arts , facilities, etc. are welcoming, engaging and focused on....Read 27 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 598,Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
- #75 Best Private K-12 Schools in CaliforniaSacramento Waldorf SchoolFair Oaks, CA·Private School·PK, K-12·Rating 4.31 out of 5 48 reviewsSenior: These teachers are some of the most committed, loving, and dedicated educators you'll find, many with quite a bit of expertise too. Countless teachers in the HS have PhDs. The school is very committed to striving to serve each student, meeting them where they're at, but that striving is not without some failures. It struggles to serve students with severe learning challenges, and goes through bouts of having better and worse ESL teachers. The school has definitely made progress in the years I've been here with setting and meeting new DEI goals; they've diversified the perspectives included in at least the HS curriculum, have put new protocols in place for dealing with bias incidents, and have gotten the Student Council involved in reviewing the school culture with the admin's Equity Committee. The HS may not have APs, but I've gotten a rigorous education that I wouldn't trade for anything. This school teaches you to be an independent thinker, and that's a priceless gift.... Read 48 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradeStudents 443Student-teacher ratio 7:1#75 Best Private K-12 Schools in California.Sacramento Waldorf SchoolBlue checkmark.Private School,FAIR OAKS, CA,PK, K-12,48 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Senior says These teachers are some of the most committed, loving, and dedicated educators you'll find, many with quite a bit of expertise too. Countless teachers in the HS have PhDs. The school is very....Read 48 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Students: 443,Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
- #399 Best Public Elementary Schools in CaliforniaRiverview STEM Elementary SchoolFolsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA·K-5·Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviewsParent: Between my two children, we have been at Riverview for nine years. We have been lucky enough to have had almost every teacher at the school. They have all been excellent. Riverview is a small school with only 60 students per grade and has a lottery system to get in. The teachers were absolutely amazing during distance learning. I will be forever grateful for their hard work during that stressful time. My Son has since gone to middle school and, after his first trimester, asked to be transferred to honors classes because of how well he was prepared for middle school. All of the teachers have a strong emphasis on math and science in their activities. Every child deserves to have these types of amazing teachers in their lives. We have had a wonderful experience at Riverview and are very sad our last child will soon be to old to attend. It will be hard to say goodbye.... Read 3 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradeStudents 343Student-teacher ratio 21:1#399 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.Riverview STEM Elementary SchoolBlue checkmark.Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,K-5,3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Parent says Between my two children, we have been at Riverview for nine years. We have been lucky enough to have had almost every teacher at the school. They have all been excellent. Riverview is a small school....Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Students: 343,Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
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- #496 Best Public Elementary Schools in CaliforniaNatoma Station Elementary SchoolFolsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA·K-5gradeAOverall Niche GradeStudents 489Student-teacher ratio 20:1#496 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.Natoma Station Elementary SchoolBlue checkmark.Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,K-5,Overall Niche Grade: A,Students: 489,Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
- #678 Best Public Elementary Schools in CaliforniaTheodore Judah Elementary SchoolFolsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA·K-5gradeAOverall Niche GradeStudents 581Student-teacher ratio 24:1#678 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.Theodore Judah Elementary SchoolBlue checkmark.Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,K-5,Overall Niche Grade: A,Students: 581,Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,
- #812 Best Public Elementary Schools in CaliforniaRobert J. McGarvey ElementaryElk Grove Unified School District, CA·K-6gradeAOverall Niche GradeStudents 845Student-teacher ratio 26:1#812 Best Public Elementary Schools in California.Robert J. McGarvey ElementaryElk Grove Unified School District, CA,K-6,Overall Niche Grade: A,Students: 845,Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,
- #126 Best Private K-12 Schools in CaliforniaFreedom Christian SchoolFair Oaks, CA·Private School·K-12·Rating 3.82 out of 5 11 reviewsNiche User: Have been beyond pleased with how they handled the on-line learning last spring. They were prepared and the children did not miss a beat. The teachers were interactive and very involved and for this year, they have even improved their interaction with the children.... Read 11 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradeStudents 52Student-teacher ratio 5:1#126 Best Private K-12 Schools in California.Freedom Christian SchoolPrivate School,FAIR OAKS, CA,K-12,11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says Have been beyond pleased with how they handled the on-line learning last spring. They were prepared and the children did not miss a beat. The teachers were interactive and very involved and for....Read 11 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Students: 52,Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
- #163 Best Private K-12 Schools in CaliforniaSacramento Adventist AcademyCarmichael, CA·Private School·PK, K-12·Rating 3.6 out of 5 45 reviewsAlum: I learned a lot about God and myself. The teachers when I was there were really helpful and reached out to help their students. Even though it is a smaller school, everyone helped each other and it felt like a family.... Read 45 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradeStudents 365Student-teacher ratio 20:1#163 Best Private K-12 Schools in California.Sacramento Adventist AcademyBlue checkmark.Private School,CARMICHAEL, CA,PK, K-12,45 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.Featured Review: Alum says I learned a lot about God and myself. The teachers when I was there were really helpful and reached out to help their students. Even though it is a smaller school, everyone helped each other and it....Read 45 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Students: 365,Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
- Folsom Cordova Community Charter SchoolFolsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA·K-8·Rating 5 out of 5 1 reviewOther: Folsom Cordova Community Charter provides excellent support to homeschool parents so their children can thrive and succeed. And even though it’s a homeschool, the school social events and weekly workshops make it feel like a neighborhood school.... Read 1 reviewgradeB+Overall Niche GradeStudents 164Student-teacher ratio 21:1Folsom Cordova Community Charter SchoolBlue checkmark.Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,K-8,1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Other says Folsom Cordova Community Charter provides excellent support to homeschool parents so their children can thrive and succeed. And even though it’s a homeschool, the school social events and weekly....Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Students: 164,Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
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- Charter Home Study Academy K-8El Dorado County Office Of Education, CA·K-12·Rating 3.5 out of 5 18 reviewsNiche User: Overall it's a great school for a certain kind of person. The teachers are great, most people are amiable and accepting, but be prepared for the few religious crazies.... Read 18 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradeStudents 347Student-teacher ratio 12:1Charter Home Study Academy K-8El Dorado County Office Of Education, CA,K-12,18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says Overall it's a great school for a certain kind of person. The teachers are great, most people are amiable and accepting, but be prepared for the few religious crazies..Read 18 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Students: 347,Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
- Golden Valley OrchardOrangevale, CA·Public School·K-8gradeBOverall Niche GradeStudents 279Student-teacher ratio 25:1Golden Valley OrchardBlue checkmark.Public School,ORANGEVALE, CA,K-8,Overall Niche Grade: B,Students: 279,Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,
- Walnutwood High (Independent Study)Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA·K-12·Rating 4.28 out of 5 25 reviewsSenior: Walnutwood High School has been such an amazing school although I have only been there for 1 semester I can say they are great all the staff and faculty are committed to their students success they have helped me so much. All teachers there are very kind and understand their students. They are very responsive unlike other schools they are there for you when you need them. I wish I could have been at this school since freshman year it would have made my life a whole lot easier I would definitely recommend this school to anyone living in the Rancho Cordova area.... Read 25 reviewsgradeB minusOverall Niche GradeStudents 199Student-teacher ratio 15:1Walnutwood High (Independent Study)Blue checkmark.Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA,K-12,25 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Senior says Walnutwood High School has been such an amazing school although I have only been there for 1 semester I can say they are great all the staff and faculty are committed to their students success they....Read 25 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B minus,Students: 199,Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
- St. John Vianney Catholic SchoolRancho Cordova, CA·Private School·PK, K-8·Rating 5 out of 5 12 reviewsParent: St John Vianney Catholic School has been a fantastic experience for our child. As transplants to the area, I feel we may have gotten lucky finding such a great school on our first attempt. On our first campus tour the principal Mrs Hale made us feel welcome and that feeling has persisted ever since. As a small school there is a cordial sense of community among the parents and staff that could be described as family. Our youngest child will join his older sibling next autumn when he enters TK. Despite not yet being a student he has already met a number of students and faculty at various events and he cannot wait to join SJV. Great teachers, small class size, ample diversity, and a staff/faculty that genuinely loves and cares for the students.... Read 12 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 172Student-teacher ratio 10:1St. John Vianney Catholic SchoolBlue checkmark.Private School,RANCHO CORDOVA, CA,PK, K-8,12 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Parent says St John Vianney Catholic School has been a fantastic experience for our child. As transplants to the area, I feel we may have gotten lucky finding such a great school on our first attempt. On our....Read 12 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 172,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
- Folsom Preparatory SchoolFolsom, CA·Private School·K-5·Rating 5 out of 5 9 reviewsParent: We are absolutely love Folsom Preparatory School. The small classrooms ensure our child gets personalized attention and we have seen both our children excel because of it. Along with the small classroom sizes, the school's focus on student outcomes is exceptional. The staff and teachers go above and beyond, creating a warm and caring atmosphere. Choosing Folsom Preparatory School was the best decision we made!... Read 9 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 100Student-teacher ratio 8:1Folsom Preparatory SchoolBlue checkmark.Private School,FOLSOM, CA,K-5,9 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Parent says We are absolutely love Folsom Preparatory School. The small classrooms ensure our child gets personalized attention and we have seen both our children excel because of it. Along with the small....Read 9 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 100,Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
- St. Francis of Assisi Elementary SchoolSacramento, CA·Private School·PK, K-8·Rating 4.08 out of 5 12 reviewsParent: St. Francis has been amazing for our family! Our son who is now in 3rd grade matriculated at kindergarten. It was an easy transition and has loved the school ever since. The teachers and administrators are amazing! The kids are very close and supportive of each other from TK to 8th grade. It is a very positive environment. Even though most commute to the school from different areas we still feel very connected. It is a community of learning, care, service and support. We started our daughter in TK this year. I was nervous with her being only 4 years old. She adjusted after just one day and loves her classmates. The school is academically challenging but does not overload the kids with unnecessary work. The many events and activities provide great socializing opportunities with other families. The afterschool care is essential for us. The kids have so much fun. Neither one of my children ever wants to leave early!... Read 12 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 331Student-teacher ratio 21:1St. Francis of Assisi Elementary SchoolBlue checkmark.Private School,SACRAMENTO, CA,PK, K-8,12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.Featured Review: Parent says St. Francis has been amazing for our family! Our son who is now in 3rd grade matriculated at kindergarten. It was an easy transition and has loved the school ever since. The teachers and....Read 12 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 331,Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
- Merryhill Elementary SchoolRoseville, CA·Private School·PK, K-6·Rating 4.88 out of 5 8 reviewsParent: Our son joined Meryhill, when he was 3 1/2 years old and will be in Kindergarten soon. So far ,we are very happy with the school, principal, staff and teachers. Academics:/ after school programs Academic progress, even for preschoolers, is communicated through quarterly report cards and teacher - parents conferences. School also offers a variety of after school classes, even for preschoolers. Sports: Love the coach (sports teacher) . He makes sure all the kids are engaged in sports and offers a variety of activities. If the school had a larger grounds, I wonder what the coaches' potential would be. Principle / Staff and all teachers are extremely helpful and kind.... Read 8 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradeStudents 124Student-teacher ratio 7:1Merryhill Elementary SchoolBlue checkmark.Private School,ROSEVILLE, CA,PK, K-6,8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.Featured Review: Parent says Our son joined Meryhill, when he was 3 1/2 years old and will be in Kindergarten soon. So far ,we are very happy with the school, principal, staff and teachers. Academics:/ after school programs Academic progress, even for preschoolers, is communicated through quarterly report cards and teacher - parents conferences. School also offers a variety of after...Sports: Love the coach (sports teacher) . He makes sure all the kids are engaged in sports and offers a variety of activities. If the school had a larger grounds, I wonder what the coaches' potential...Principle / Staff and all teachers are extremely helpful and kind..Read 8 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Students: 124,Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
- IHS Christian SchoolRancho Cordova, CA·Private School·1-12·Rating 4.67 out of 5 3 reviewsSenior: I love this school. The principal, Rhonda, is so sweet and is very timely. I just started going here and it has been amazing. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything else.... Read 3 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradeStudents 104Student-teacher ratio 2:1IHS Christian SchoolPrivate School,RANCHO CORDOVA, CA,1-12,3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.Featured Review: Senior says I love this school. The principal, Rhonda, is so sweet and is very timely. I just started going here and it has been amazing. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything else..Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Students: 104,Student-Teacher Ratio: 2 to 1,
- John Adams Academy - El Dorado HillsEl Dorado Hills, CA·Public School·K-12·Rating 4 out of 5 2 reviewsFreshman: I have been going to JAS for about 5 years and i have loved it for most of those. They had really bad food till this year but it has gotten a lot better. it would be nice if we got a locker room that is separate from the gym... Read 2 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradeStudents 1,217Student-teacher ratio 23:1John Adams Academy - El Dorado HillsPublic School,EL DORADO HILLS, CA,K-12,2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Freshman says I have been going to JAS for about 5 years and i have loved it for most of those. They had really bad food till this year but it has gotten a lot better. it would be nice if we got a locker room that....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Students: 1,217,Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
- St. Ignatius Parish SchoolSacramento, CA·Private School·PK, K-8·Rating 4 out of 5 1 reviewAlum: Positive overall experience. The school is a welcoming environment for any student to come in and make friends right away. Teachers are always willing to make time for students who need extra help.... Read 1 reviewgradeunavailableOverall Niche GradeStudents 387Student-teacher ratio 3:1St. Ignatius Parish SchoolPrivate School,SACRAMENTO, CA,PK, K-8,1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Alum says Positive overall experience. The school is a welcoming environment for any student to come in and make friends right away. Teachers are always willing to make time for students who need extra help..Read 1 reviews.Students: 387,Student-Teacher Ratio: 3 to 1,
- St. John Notre Dame SchoolFolsom, CA·Private School·PK, K-8·Rating 1 out of 5 1 reviewgradeunavailableOverall Niche GradeStudents 338Student-teacher ratio 23:1St. John Notre Dame SchoolPrivate School,FOLSOM, CA,PK, K-8,1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.Read 1 reviews.Students: 338,Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
- St. Mary SchoolSacramento, CA·Private School·K-8·Rating 3 out of 5 2 reviewsParent: We came to St. Mary School from another Catholic school and have not turned back. All of our children have thrived academically and spiritually. From the leadership in the school with our principal, Ms. Allen, all the way through each teacher and staff member, the investment in the success of the students is evident. There are some parents who don't want their children held accountable, and this school is not for them. And neither is life in the real world. Students are treated with fairness and respect, and are cherished and encouraged to grow from the mistakes and poor choices we all make at that age. I am proud my children are a part of this community. They are successful, spiritual, kind, and just as importantly have been well-prepared by St. Mary School to continue their Catholic education in higher learning, and that is a testament to this amazing school.... Read 2 reviewsgradeunavailableOverall Niche GradeStudents 303Student-teacher ratio 16:1St. Mary SchoolPrivate School,SACRAMENTO, CA,K-8,2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.Featured Review: Parent says We came to St. Mary School from another Catholic school and have not turned back. All of our children have thrived academically and spiritually. From the leadership in the school with our principal,....Read 2 reviews.Students: 303,Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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- St. Mel SchoolFair Oaks, CA·Private School·PK, K-8·Rating 5 out of 5 4 reviewsParent: St. Mel is a terrific school. They have an amazing leader, their principal Mrs. Nagel. She has a strong vision for the school and implements it. She cares deeply about the education of the children and holds teachers accountable. The teaching staff is wonderful. They are challenging, engaged and have high standards. This school not only has high academic standards, but it also develops kids with strong values, respect and social responsibility. The school and parish have a very good relationship and there is an incredibly supportive community, always there to help the school achieve it's goals. There is a very strong parent club that works together and is very inviting to create fun fundraisers for the school. It's a great learning environment .... Read 4 reviewsgradeunavailableOverall Niche GradeStudents 295Student-teacher ratio 20:1St. Mel SchoolBlue checkmark.Private School,FAIR OAKS, CA,PK, K-8,4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Parent says St. Mel is a terrific school. They have an amazing leader, their principal Mrs. Nagel. She has a strong vision for the school and implements it. She cares deeply about the education of the children....Read 4 reviews.Students: 295,Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
- Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolCarmichael, CA·Private School·PK, K-8·Rating 2.5 out of 5 2 reviewsHigh School Senior: OLA is a relatively good school. Many teachers are kind and caring, but some are not. It prepares decently well for high school, but I wish it prepared students better in terms of math and gave more options for advancing farther in mathematics going into freshman year in high school. The school has many fun events that everyone attends.... Read 2 reviewsgradeunavailableOverall Niche GradeStudents 285Student-teacher ratio 17:1Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolBlue checkmark.Private School,CARMICHAEL, CA,PK, K-8,2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.Featured Review: High School Senior says OLA is a relatively good school. Many teachers are kind and caring, but some are not. It prepares decently well for high school, but I wish it prepared students better in terms of math and gave more....Read 2 reviews.Students: 285,Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
- Growth PublicSacramento, CA·Public School·K-8gradeunavailableOverall Niche GradeStudents 278Student-teacher ratio 20:1Growth PublicBlue checkmark.Public School,SACRAMENTO, CA,K-8,Students: 278,Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
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