Public schools in Elk Grove, CA
39 open public schools with an address in Elk Grove, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
39
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
39,658
39 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Elk Grove public schools
The federal directory lists 39 public schools in Elk Grove, CA: 24 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high, 1 combined or other. The 39 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 39,658 students, an average of 1,017 per school. The largest campus is Franklin High (2,650 students), and the largest elementary school is Irene B. West Elementary (1,063).
Elk Grove Unified operates the most schools here (37), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 23.2:1, higher than 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% 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 Elk Grove
Elementary schools in Elk Grove
24| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Hein Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 817 | 24.8:1 | |
| Arthur C. Butler Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 949 | 24.3:1 | |
| California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus District · Charter | KG–08 | 577 | 25.1:1 | |
| Carroll Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 854 | 24:1 | |
| Edna Batey Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 786 | 23.8:1 | |
| Elitha Donner Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 706 | 22.8:1 | |
| Elk Grove Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 839 | 25.4:1 | |
| Ellen Feickert Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 541 | 21.6:1 | |
| Elliott Ranch Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 599 | 22.2:1 | |
| Florence Markofer Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 670 | 22.3:1 | |
| Foulks Ranch Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 779 | 24:1 | |
| Franklin Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 932 | 25.9:1 | |
| Helen Carr Castello Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 790 | 23.9:1 | |
| Irene B. West Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 1,063 | 23.6:1 | |
| James A. McKee Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 488 | 23.2:1 | |
| John Ehrhardt Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 827 | 23.6:1 | |
| Joseph Sims Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 691 | 22:1 | |
| Marion Mix Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 736 | 23.7:1 | |
| Miwok Village Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 1,050 | 25.6:1 | |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 393 | 24.6:1 | |
| Raymond Case Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 751 | 25:1 | |
| Roy Herburger Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 937 | 24.7:1 | |
| Stone Lake Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 690 | 23.8:1 | |
| Zehnder Ranch Elementary Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 1,019 | 25.5:1 |
Middle schools in Elk Grove
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Harris Jr. Middle Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,187 | 22.2:1 | |
| Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,136 | 22.5:1 | |
| Harriet G. Eddy Middle Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,034 | 20.1:1 | |
| Joseph Kerr Middle Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 877 | 21:1 | |
| Katherine L. Albiani Middle Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,447 | 22.8:1 | |
| Toby Johnson Middle Elk Grove Unified | 07–08 | 1,317 | 22.8:1 |
High schools in Elk Grove
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosumnes Oaks High Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 2,109 | 21.5:1 | |
| Elk Grove Charter Academy Elk Grove Unified · Charter | 07–12 | 262 | 19.2:1 | |
| Elk Grove High Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 1,684 | 20.4:1 | |
| Franklin High Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 2,650 | 23.6:1 | |
| Laguna Creek High Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 2,142 | 21.5:1 | |
| Monterey Trail High Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 2,263 | 21.8:1 | |
| Pleasant Grove High Elk Grove Unified | 09–12 | 2,536 | 22.4:1 | |
| SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD SAVA - Sacramento ACAD and Vocational Acad - EGUSD DIST · Charter | 07–12 | 360 | 16.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Elk Grove
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Baker Elk Grove Unified · Special Education School | KG–12 | 170 | 12.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.3%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black9.4%
- Asian36.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial10.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 39 Elk Grove schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (39,658 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elk Grove
How many public schools are in Elk Grove, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 39 open public schools with a location address in Elk Grove: 24 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 39,658 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elk Grove?
Schools with an address in Elk Grove belong to 3 education agencies, led by Elk Grove Unified (37 schools), California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus District (1 school), SAVA - Sacramento ACAD and Vocational Acad - EGUSD DIST (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Elk Grove?
Franklin High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elk Grove, with 2,650 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elk Grove?
Yes. 3 of the 39 public schools in Elk Grove are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus, Elk Grove Charter Academy, SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elk Grove schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elk Grove public schools is 23.2:1, higher than 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 Elk Grove 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