Sacramento, CA County has many unique educational opportunities for all its residents. It has a vast range of public and private schools that offer a variety of education experiences. As for public schools, the county offers traditional public schools with local school districts, as well as charter and magnet schools. These schools are rated by the state government and provide parents with an opportunity to compare their options. Private schools in the county include parochial, independent, and Montessori programs providing students of all ages a variety of learning styles to explore. Sacramento County also provides a wide array of services such as library systems, adult education classes, and career counseling centers to support lifelong learning in its students. All these options ensure that each student can find something to suit their needs and interests when it comes to education in Sacramento County.
Sacramento County schools spend $9,857 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 24 pupils per teacher, 32,521 students per librarian, and 1,151 children per counselor.