Citrus Heights Schools
The City of Citrus Heights is home to 12 San Juan Unified schools, where we offer preschool, transitional kindergarten and K-12 learning experiences for students. We are preparing students for the 21st century with state-of-the-art technology, upgraded facilities and small class sizes. Come explore our campuses!
Early Learning Options
Our schools offer several different options to meet your child’s needs, from transitional kindergarten to traditional full-day and modified-day kindergarten. Onsite before- and after-school programs are also available through the Discovery Club and Bridges programs.
Our transitional kindergarten and kindergarten programs can provide a well-rounded beginning to your child’s education. With hands-on activities, art and technology learning opportunities, your child will develop the building blocks necessary to excel in one of our district’s Citrus Heights schools.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Students who turn four by Sept. 1, 2025, are eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for the 2025-26 school year. Visit www.sanjuan.edu/TK for more information.
Kindergarten
Students that will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025 can register for Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year. Visit www.sanjuan.edu/kinder for more information.
Interested in enrolling your student?
- Call (916) SAN-JUAN (or (916) 726-5826)
- Visit our enrollment center at 3700 Garfield Avenue in Carmichael
Other resources:
- Adult education: www.sanjuan.edu/sunrisetc
- Before and after school programs: www.sanjuan.edu/beforeandafter
- Preschool options: www.sanjuan.edu/ECE
Latest News
![District and community members in hardhats hold shovels to break ground at the new San Juan High stadium]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747767586/sanjuanedu/dclfitqrg9t4nbfbrqrc/GroundbreakingforSanJuanHigh.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747767586/sanjuanedu/dclfitqrg9t4nbfbrqrc/GroundbreakingforSanJuanHigh.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747767586/sanjuanedu/dclfitqrg9t4nbfbrqrc/GroundbreakingforSanJuanHigh.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747767586/sanjuanedu/dclfitqrg9t4nbfbrqrc/GroundbreakingforSanJuanHigh.png","width":1080}])
San Juan High School hit a significant milestone on May 20 as students, staff and community members gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the school’s stadium modernization project.
![Group photo of the six honorees from the 2025 Spirit of San Juan Awards. Pictured from left to right, Taya Baggett, Kristi Char, Sara Opeyany, Anna Stellmacher, Sonia Botello and Baryalai Talash.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746812069/sanjuanedu/jmyxqms5vjhk0pd22wnp/SpiritofSanJuan2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746812069/sanjuanedu/jmyxqms5vjhk0pd22wnp/SpiritofSanJuan2025Thumbnail.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District rolled out the red carpet at San Juan High School’s Theater on May 8 for the 12th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards.
![Two Mesa Verde High School students fill out forms during the 2025 Budget Cents program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746029565/sanjuanedu/zywlnzhb3uydi1owv9sz/BudgetCentsprogramatMesaVerdeHighSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746029565/sanjuanedu/zywlnzhb3uydi1owv9sz/BudgetCentsprogramatMesaVerdeHighSchool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746029565/sanjuanedu/zywlnzhb3uydi1owv9sz/BudgetCentsprogramatMesaVerdeHighSchool.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746029565/sanjuanedu/zywlnzhb3uydi1owv9sz/BudgetCentsprogramatMesaVerdeHighSchool.png","width":1080}])
12th-grade students at Mesa Verde High School got a taste of real-world financial decision-making during the Budget Cents program on April 23, a hands-on simulation aimed at building budgeting and money management skills before graduation.
![A group of students stand around Matt and Lisa McMann, posing with their books for Author Day at Cambridge Heights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741716217/sanjuanedu/eno2sfe4v3jecsudiwyx/AuthorDay2025atCambridgeHeights.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741716217/sanjuanedu/eno2sfe4v3jecsudiwyx/AuthorDay2025atCambridgeHeights.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741716217/sanjuanedu/eno2sfe4v3jecsudiwyx/AuthorDay2025atCambridgeHeights.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741716217/sanjuanedu/eno2sfe4v3jecsudiwyx/AuthorDay2025atCambridgeHeights.png","width":1080}])
Cambridge Heights Elementary School brought stories to life on March 4 during Author Day 2025, welcoming best-selling authors Lisa McMann, author of the Unwanted series and The Forgotten Five, and Matt McMann, author of the Monsterious series.
![A group of students walk to school together holding signs in support of Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731965099/sanjuanedu/baqjoegkqnqx9bbqmz6b/RubyBridgesWalktoSchoolatLichenK-8.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731965099/sanjuanedu/baqjoegkqnqx9bbqmz6b/RubyBridgesWalktoSchoolatLichenK-8.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731965099/sanjuanedu/baqjoegkqnqx9bbqmz6b/RubyBridgesWalktoSchoolatLichenK-8.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731965099/sanjuanedu/baqjoegkqnqx9bbqmz6b/RubyBridgesWalktoSchoolatLichenK-8.png","width":1080}])
In the quiet morning hours of Nov. 14, dozens of students from Lichen K-8 gathered at various spots across their neighborhood, uniting to walk together in a show of solidarity against racism and bullying.
![A student applying makeup to another student who is sitting down.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730157553/sanjuanedu/mbdodj2r1ol1qbijowyo/MesaGhostStoriesWebArticle.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730157553/sanjuanedu/mbdodj2r1ol1qbijowyo/MesaGhostStoriesWebArticle.jpg","width":512}])
Mesa Verde High School's Theatre Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway is well-regarded for its role in providing students with real-world knowledge and experience that will help them in their future career goals, especially for those seeking a career on the stage or behind the scenes.
![Anthony Vo standing inside of San Juan HIgh School's Kitchen holding a sign that says "My San Juan Story"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728663480/sanjuanedu/yjb6kje6oiurrymbd9ho/AnthonyVoHellsKitchen_FinalsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728663480/sanjuanedu/yjb6kje6oiurrymbd9ho/AnthonyVoHellsKitchen_FinalsiteThumbnail.jpg","width":512}])
“Cooking saved my life,” said Anthony Vo as he caught up with his former culinary teacher, Sandi Coulter, at San Juan High School on Oct. 7. This is the first time in 10 years that Vo has visited his alma mater, including the kitchen where he spent years learning how to cook.
![Photo of Carriage Drive third-grade teacher Rita Yund]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717514788/sanjuanedu/k9jcidvrlxaajijl0bxn/RetireeRitaYundspotlight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717514788/sanjuanedu/k9jcidvrlxaajijl0bxn/RetireeRitaYundspotlight.png","width":512}])
In Rita Yund’s classroom, she carefully packs storage boxes full of memories from her time at Carriage Drive Elementary School.
![Ramses Aleman poses with a smile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717434656/sanjuanedu/ppfjxk0su2wcr2fqwpua/RamsesWebArticle.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717434656/sanjuanedu/ppfjxk0su2wcr2fqwpua/RamsesWebArticle.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717434656/sanjuanedu/ppfjxk0su2wcr2fqwpua/RamsesWebArticle.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717434656/sanjuanedu/ppfjxk0su2wcr2fqwpua/RamsesWebArticle.png","width":1080}])
Ramses Aleman is known for his energetic personality and his love for playing sports, especially soccer. As a 12th-grader at Mesa Verde High School, Aleman has worked hard to be a well-rounded student by being a part of multiple sports teams, Key Club and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), all while taking classes like AP macroeconomics and calculus
![A group photo of the Spirit of San Juan Honorees posing with their awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715368706/sanjuanedu/qxsuekgho9tfrg3pnsw5/SpiritofSanJuan.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715368706/sanjuanedu/qxsuekgho9tfrg3pnsw5/SpiritofSanJuan.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715368706/sanjuanedu/qxsuekgho9tfrg3pnsw5/SpiritofSanJuan.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715368706/sanjuanedu/qxsuekgho9tfrg3pnsw5/SpiritofSanJuan.png","width":1080}])
San Juan Unified School District rolled out the red carpet at Rio Americano High School’s Center for the Arts on May 9 for the 11th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards. During the ceremony, six honorees were recognized for exhibiting exceptional character, removing barriers and providing an inclusive environment for all.
Citrus Heights Schools
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Preschool, TK-5 (full-day TK and Kindergarten)
(916) 971-5234
6401 Trenton Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
https://www.sanjuan.edu/arlington
Cambridge Heights Elementary School
TK-5 (TK & Kindergarten -- 3 hours 20 min.)
(916) 867-2000
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
https://www.sanjuan.edu/cambridge
Carriage Drive Elementary School
TK-5 (TK & Kindergarten -- 3 hours 20 min.)
(916) 971-5241
7519 Carriage Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
https://www.sanjuan.edu/carriage
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Preschool, TK-5 (full-day TK & Kindergarten)
(916) 971-5208
7901 Rosswood Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
https://www.sanjuan.edu/grandoaks
Kingswood K-8
Preschool, TK-8 (full-day TK and Kindergarten)
(916) 867-2046
5700 Primrose Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
https://www.sanjuan.edu/kingswood
Lichen K-8
Preschool, TK-8 (full-day TK & Kindergarten)
(916) 971-5237
8319 Lichen Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
https://www.sanjuan.edu/lichen
Mariposa Avenue Elementary School
Preschool, TK-5 (modified TK and Kindergarten -- 4 hours)
(916) 971-5212
7940 Mariposa Avenue
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
https://www.sanjuan.edu/mariposa
Mesa Verde High School
9-12
(916) 971-5288
7501 Carriage Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
https://www.sanjuan.edu/mesaverde
San Juan High School
9-12
(916) 971-5112
7551 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
https://www.sanjuan.edu/sanjuan
Skycrest Elementary School
Preschool, TK-5 (modified TK & Kindergarten -- 4 hours)
(916) 867-2098
5641 Mariposa Avenue
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
https://www.sanjuan.edu/skycrest
Sylvan Middle School
6-8
(916) 971-7873
7085 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
https://www.sanjuan.edu/sylvan
Woodside K-8
TK-8 (modified TK & Kindergarten -- 4 hours)
(916) 971-5216
8248 Villa Oak Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
https://www.sanjuan.edu/woodside