Elk Grove is a fast paced, thriving community located in the heart of Sacramento County. Just minutes away from the state capital, the city manages to maintain its small town charm while providing big city amenities. Elk Grove has experienced tremendous growth over the last decade.
Education
The Elk Grove Unified School District is the fifth largest school district in California and one of the fastest growing school districts in the nation. Located in southern Sacramento County, the district covers 320 square miles (830 km2), one-third of the county. For the 2002-03 school year, the district served more than 52,500 students, and expects to reach 66,000 students by 2015. Those students attend 38 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 8 high schools and 4 alternative high schools.
There are also several private schools in town. A local community college, Cosumnes River College, offers both vocational training and a transfer program to four-year universities. Located nearby are California State University, Sacramento and the University of California, Davis, as well as branches of Golden Gate University, and St. Mary’s College. Elk Grove is also the home of the private six-year Universalist religious college Quest Seminary. In 2013, California Northstate University that offers a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program relocated to Elk Grove (near Interstate 5).
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