Best Public Schools in Elk Grove, CA

The Elk Grove, California area is home to 39 schools, including 24 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. The district is ranked 574 out of 1,560 school districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the Elk Grove area stand out for their strong academic performance. Pleasant Grove High School ranks 136 out of 2,335 California high schools and has a 5-star rating, with 72.63% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61% proficient or better in Mathematics. Cosumnes Oaks High School also ranks highly at 232 out of 2,335 California high schools and has a 5-star rating, with a 98% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores. At the middle school level, Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School ranks 250 out of 2,788 California middle schools and has a 5-star rating, with excellent academic performance in English Language Arts. The elementary school standout is Elliott Ranch Elementary, which ranks 503 out of 5,848 California elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, with outstanding test scores in English Language Arts.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Graduation rates range from 98.7% at Franklin High to just 51.3% at SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy, and test scores vary widely as well. The district's alternative and vocational schools, such as Jessie Baker and SAVA, face particular challenges with lower graduation rates and weaker academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that while there are pockets of excellence, the Elk Grove Unified School District has room for improvement in ensuring equitable access and outcomes for all students.