Public schools in Citrus Heights, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Citrus Heights, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,838
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Citrus Heights public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Citrus Heights, CA: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,838 students, an average of 487 per school. The largest campus is Mesa Verde High (894 students), and the largest elementary school is Kingswood K-8 (546).
Every listed school belongs to San Juan Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Citrus Heights
Elementary schools in Citrus Heights
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 329 | 26.3:1 | |
| Cambridge Heights Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 348 | 26.8:1 | |
| Carriage Drive Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–06 | 444 | 24.7:1 | |
| Grand Oaks Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 348 | 24.9:1 | |
| Kingswood K-8 San Juan Unified | KG–08 | 546 | 20:1 | |
| Lichen K-8 San Juan Unified | KG–08 | 498 | 20.4:1 | |
| Mariposa Avenue Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 326 | 25.1:1 | |
| Skycrest Elementary San Juan Unified | KG–05 | 436 | 22.9:1 | |
| Woodside K-8 San Juan Unified | KG–08 | 506 | 21.7:1 |
Middle schools in Citrus Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Middle San Juan Unified | 06–08 | 604 | 22.4:1 |
High schools in Citrus Heights
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Verde High San Juan Unified | 09–12 | 894 | 19.9:1 | |
| San Juan High San Juan Unified | 09–12 | 559 | 12.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.4%
- Hispanic38.6%
- Black5.4%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Citrus Heights schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,838 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Citrus Heights
How many public schools are in Citrus Heights, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Citrus Heights: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,838 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Citrus Heights?
All listed public schools with an address in Citrus Heights belong to San Juan Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Citrus Heights?
Mesa Verde High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Citrus Heights, with 894 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Citrus Heights?
No school with an address in Citrus Heights is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Citrus Heights schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Citrus Heights public schools is 22.7:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Citrus Heights guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities