Public schools in West Sacramento, CA
17 open public schools with an address in West Sacramento, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,735
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of West Sacramento public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in West Sacramento, CA: 12 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,735 students, an average of 514 per school. The largest campus is River City High (2,168 students), and the largest elementary school is Bridgeway Island K-8 School (1,062).
Washington Unified operates the most schools here (14), plus 3 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 21:1, 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 4 charter schools, 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% 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 West Sacramento
Washington Unified
Public school district
14 schools in West Sacramento
Empowering Possibilities International Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in West Sacramento
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in West Sacramento
Sacramento Valley Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in West Sacramento
Elementary schools in West Sacramento
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Island K-8 School Washington Unified | KG–08 | 1,062 | 23.7:1 | |
| Elkhorn Village K-8 Washington Unified | KG–08 | 557 | 17.8:1 | |
| Empowering Possibilities International Charter Empowering Possibilities International Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 426 | 21.5:1 | |
| Evergreen Elementary Washington Unified · Alternative School | 01–06 | 0 | — | |
| River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 446 | 21.7:1 | |
| Riverbank K-8 Washington Unified | KG–08 | 599 | 17.3:1 | |
| Sacramento Valley Charter Sacramento Valley Charter District · Charter · Magnet | KG–08 | 415 | 18.8:1 | |
| Southport TK-8 Washington Unified | KG–08 | 785 | 21.9:1 | |
| Stonegate PK-8 Washington Unified | KG–08 | 928 | 22.7:1 | |
| Washington Unified Virtual Academy Washington Unified · Virtual | KG–08 | 57 | 18.9:1 | |
| Westfield Village PK-8 Washington Unified | KG–08 | 515 | 19.1:1 | |
| Westmore Oaks K-8 Washington Unified | KG–08 | 531 | 20.4:1 |
Middle schools in West Sacramento
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Middle Washington Unified · Alternative School | 07–09 | 0 | — |
High schools in West Sacramento
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River City High Washington Unified | 09–12 | 2,168 | 22:1 | |
| Washington Middle College High Washington Unified · Charter | 09–12 | 171 | 24.1:1 | |
| Yolo High Washington Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 75 | 10.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Sacramento
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento School for Independent Study Washington Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.5%
- Hispanic41.7%
- Black4.1%
- Asian17.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 West Sacramento schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,735 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Sacramento
How many public schools are in West Sacramento, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in West Sacramento: 12 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,735 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Sacramento?
Schools with an address in West Sacramento belong to 4 education agencies, led by Washington Unified (14 schools), Empowering Possibilities International Charter District (1 school), River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District (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 West Sacramento?
River City High reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Sacramento, with 2,168 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Sacramento?
Yes. 4 of the 17 public schools in West Sacramento are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Empowering Possibilities International Charter, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter, Sacramento Valley Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Sacramento schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Sacramento public schools is 21:1, 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 West Sacramento 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