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Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Grades: K-6

Students: 1019

Type: Public

9/10

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Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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Elk Grove Unified School District

9880 Denali Circle
Elk Grove, CA 95757

(916) 793-3300

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9/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Words cannot express our disappointment in this school. For the amount of money this community pays in taxes, we should have a school with decent teachers. Both the EGUSD and the local elected officials know about the situation, and are turning a blind eye on us.

Posted by a parent on 2/13/2026

My son is on C track, and when he started Kindergarten he could identify only three letter sounds. His math skills were also limited, and I was genuinely worried. But his kindergarten teacher was incredibly passionate and dedicated to every child’s success. I saw firsthand how much my son — and his

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Posted by a parent on 12/2/2025

This school is horrible. To start with, there is a lot of favoritism, and this can be very demotivating for the kids. The teachers are doing very little in class, and some of them should not be teaching to start with. The principal is busy "dancing" for the group of parents that supports her, but sh

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Posted by a parent on 6/18/2025

As a Grandma, I see my grandson involved and happy at Zander. I like that the students and teacher population is diverse. We have a truly great teacher, as most Teachers are. The school supports new teachers to ensure a solid delivery from all. This is a great school.

Posted by a community member on 5/28/2025

My son attended Kindergarten and is half way through first grade. Teachers are awesome and Miss Q, the principal, is fantastic. So far, very pleased with Zehnder.

Posted by a parent on 2/15/2025

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Elk Grove schools - Zehnder Ranch Elementary is located at 9880 Denali Circle, Elk Grove CA 95757. Zehnder Ranch Elementary is in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Zehnder Ranch Elementary is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.