Heron
Sacramento, CA · Natomas Unified · Grades K-8
1,756th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 69%· Stable
Heron ranking
SchoolRow ranks Heron 1,756th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 69th in 2025.
Heron test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 633 students tested
Heron students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,045 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.9% | 28.5% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| White | 29.6% | 22.4% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 20.0% | 20.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.8% | 14.2% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 15.2% | 13.1% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Heron
Typical home value $574K in zip 95835 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Heron
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Heredia-ArriagaNatomas Unified · 0.7 mi away
- 4Natomas Park ElementaryNatomas Unified · 0.7 mi away3,933rd of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 30% - 7Regency Park ElementaryTwin Rivers Unified · 1.1 mi away1,982nd of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 2H. Allen Hight ElementaryNatomas Unified · 1.1 mi away4,865th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 8Northlake TK-8Twin Rivers Unified · 1.8 mi away1,524th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 49% - 9Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep ElementaryNatomas Unified · 2.2 mi away · charter670th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 67% - 4Witter Ranch ElementaryNatomas Unified · 2.5 mi away3,616th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 32% - 5Westside ElementaryTwin Rivers Unified · 2.7 mi away3,121st of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Heron in?
Heron is part of the Natomas Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is Heron a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Heron 1,756th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Heron?
Hispanic 29%, White 22%, Asian 20%, Two or more races 14% (1,045 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Heron cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95835 is $574K 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.