LEONARDO DA VINCI

Leonardo Da Vinci is a public elementary school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 869 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Leonardo Da Vinci has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Leonardo Da Vinci K-8 School, located in the Land Park neighborhood of Sacramento, is a unique K-8 public school within the Sacramento City Unified School District. It is widely recognized for its emphasis on a "community-centered" approach to education, which relies heavily on parent involvement and a collaborative partnership between families, students, and teachers. The school follows a philosophy that encourages critical thinking, project-based learning, and the integration of the arts and humanities into the standard curriculum, reflecting the diverse and creative spirit of its namesake.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit environment and commitment to academic excellence. Because it is a dependent charter school, it maintains a distinct culture that prioritizes personalized instruction and social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. Families who choose Leonardo Da Vinci often cite the strong sense of community and the school’s efforts to foster an inclusive, supportive atmosphere as key reasons for their enrollment. Its location on Joaquin Way provides a central hub for the surrounding community, serving as a pillar for neighborhood families looking for an alternative to conventional K-8 educational models.

For more information, contact Leonardo Da Vinci at (916) 395-4635 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.