For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,153 students in North Highlands, CA (there are , serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in North Highlands, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in North Highlands, CA are Creative Connections Arts Academy, Hillsdale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Highlands, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in North Highlands have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in North Highlands, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6469 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1860
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1860
Grades: K-6
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5241 Harrison St.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1900
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1900
Grades: K-6
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Warren A. Allison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4315 Don Julio Blvd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1810
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1810
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3638 Bainbridge Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1960
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1960
Grades: K-6
| 284 students
Rank: #66.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6845 Larchmont Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1970
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1970
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Kohler Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4004 Bruce Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1850
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1850
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Rank: #88.
Highlands High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Guthrie Way
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3465
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3465
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #99.
Frederick Joyce Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6050 Watt Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1880
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1880
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Pacific Career And Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3708 Myrtle Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
Grades: K-8
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miles P. Richmond
Special Education School
4330 Keema Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3495
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-3495
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
North Highlands, California 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
7201 Arutas Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1870
Grades: 1-6
| 270 students
6560 Melrose Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1890
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1890
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Pathways Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6560 Melrose Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-2715
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Highlands, CA?
The top ranked public schools in North Highlands, CA include Creative Connections Arts Academy, Hillsdale Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Highlands?
12 public schools are located in North Highlands.
What percentage of students in North Highlands go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in North Highlands are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Highlands?
North Highlands public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Highlands are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Highlands include: Oakdale Elementary School vs. Village Elementary School, Frederick Joyce Elementary School vs. Village Elementary School, Village Elementary School vs. Oakdale Elementary School
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