Schools

Schools serving Rancho Murieta are some of the best in Northern California:

- Cosumnes River Elementary School, at 13580 Jackson Road, Sloughhouse, is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished Great Schools Rating of 10 out of 10. The State Rank: 10, the API Score 902. Built in 1948 is now under construction for the new buildings.
- Katherine L. Albiani Middle School, at 9140 Bradshaw Road, Elk Grove, The State Rank: 9, the API Score: 845
- Pleasant Grove High School, at 9531 Bond Road, Elk Grove, The State Rank: 9, the API Score: 819.