Public schools in Folsom, CA
17 open public schools with an address in Folsom, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,751
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Folsom public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Folsom, CA: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,751 students, an average of 809 per school. The largest campus is Folsom High (2,901 students), and the largest elementary school is Theodore Judah Elementary (600).
Every listed school belongs to Folsom-Cordova 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 21.5:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 17% 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 Folsom
Elementary schools in Folsom
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Creek Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 568 | 21.7:1 | |
| Blanche Sprentz Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 348 | 22.4:1 | |
| Carl H. Sundahl Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 435 | 20.4:1 | |
| Empire Oaks Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 366 | 20.1:1 | |
| Folsom Hills Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 496 | 20.3:1 | |
| Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 496 | 22:1 | |
| Mangini Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 598 | 23:1 | |
| Natoma Station Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 548 | 19.7:1 | |
| Oak Chan Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 437 | 21.4:1 | |
| Russell Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 503 | 21:1 | |
| Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–05 | 490 | 20:1 | |
| Theodore Judah Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 600 | 21.5:1 |
Middle schools in Folsom
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified | 06–08 | 1,508 | 26.4:1 | |
| Sutter Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified | 06–08 | 1,628 | 23.6:1 |
High schools in Folsom
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High Folsom-Cordova Unified | 09–12 | 2,901 | 24.7:1 | |
| Folsom Lake High Folsom-Cordova Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 47 | 10.6:1 | |
| Vista del Lago High Folsom-Cordova Unified | 09–12 | 1,782 | 24.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.2%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black1.8%
- Asian32%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Folsom schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,751 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Folsom
How many public schools are in Folsom, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Folsom: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 13,751 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Folsom?
All listed public schools with an address in Folsom belong to Folsom-Cordova 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 Folsom?
Folsom High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Folsom, with 2,901 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Folsom?
No school with an address in Folsom 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 Folsom schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Folsom public schools is 21.5:1, 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 Folsom 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