American Lakes
Sacramento, CA · Natomas Unified · Grades K-8
5,632nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 0%▼ Declining
American Lakes ranking
SchoolRow ranks American Lakes 5,632nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 0% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2015 to 0th in 2025 — declining.
American Lakes test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 385 students tested
American Lakes students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 649 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.7% | 45.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 20.4% | 28.0% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 10.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 10.0% | 7.1% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 7.2% | 6.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.0% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near American Lakes
Typical home value $458K in zip 95833 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near American Lakes
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Bannon CreekNatomas Unified · 0.4 mi away5,637th of 5,659
ELA 10% · Math 5% - 4Larry G. Meeks AcademyNatomas Unified · 0.4 mi away3,872nd of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 31% - 3JeffersonNatomas Unified · 0.8 mi away4,455th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 21% - 7Hazel Strauch ElementaryTwin Rivers Unified · 0.9 mi away2,247th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 4Smythe Academy of Arts and SciencesTwin Rivers Unified · 1 mi away · charter3,471st of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 3Garden Valley ElementaryTwin Rivers Unified · 1.5 mi away4,155th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 23% - 2Fairbanks ElementaryTwin Rivers Unified · 1.9 mi away4,547th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 24% - 6Two Rivers ElementaryNatomas Unified · 2.1 mi away2,472nd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is American Lakes in?
American Lakes is part of the Natomas Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is American Lakes a good school?
SchoolRow ranks American Lakes 5,632nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 0% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of American Lakes?
Hispanic 46%, Black 28%, Two or more races 10%, White 7% (649 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near American Lakes cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95833 is $458K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.