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Best Placer County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 121 public schools serving 71,275 students in Placer County, CA (there are , serving 4,370 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Placer County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Placer County, CA are Creekside Charter, Oakhills Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placer County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Placer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Placer County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oakhills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9233 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-5391
Gr: K-3 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 Crest Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 435-4844
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Willma Cavitt Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7200 Fuller Dr.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4152
Gr: 7-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Greenhills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8200 Greenhills Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4230
Gr: K-3 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Rocklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Gr: K-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Gr: 4-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Del Oro High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3301 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Granite Bay High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Grizzly Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 786-8676
Gr: 9-12 | 2,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Ophir Steam Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2150 Ellison Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1860
Gr: K-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3296 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 Franklin School Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2450 Eastridge Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Gr: K-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Diamond Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3151 Hopscotch Way
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1760
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6811 Camborne Way
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 788-7141
Gr: K-6 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Sunset Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Bridlewood Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-2048
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Gr: K-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1919.
Olympus Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2625 La Croix Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-1667
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Penryn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Gr: K-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
Barbara Chilton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4501 Bob Doyle Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Granite Oaks Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Wyckford Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-9009
Gr: 7-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Gr: 7-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2424.
Stoneridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2501 Alexandra Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1830
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Placer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Gr: K-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Rocklin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5025 Meyers St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3311
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2727.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2828.
Orchard Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4375 Brookstone Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1890
Gr: K-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2929.
Blue Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8150 Horncastle Ave.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1700
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3030.
Maidu Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1950 Johnson Ranch Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 789-7910
Gr: K-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3131.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3232.
Ruhkala Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6530 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6560
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3333.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2140 Collet Quarry Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 788-4282
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3434.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2701 Eureka Rd.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 780-2701
Gr: 4-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1850 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-1510
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Placer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Gr: K-5
Alta Vista Elementary School (Closed 2009)
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Century High School An Integrated Global Studies Academy (Closed 2023)
1200 Melody Ln. Ste. 100
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 677-6497
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Core Placer Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1033 S. Auburn St.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
D'arcy (Michael) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Gr: 4-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Dry Creek Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8849 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Dry Creek Elementary School (Closed 2015)
2955 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8809
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Emigrant Gap Elementary School (Closed 2017)
42420 Emigrant Gap Rd.
Alta, CA 95701
(530) 389-8225
Eureka Elementary School (Closed 2010)
5477 Eureka Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-1115
Gr: 4-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Foresthill Divide Middle School (Closed 2014)
22888 Foresthill Rd
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Forty-niner Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Gr: 10-12
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter/placer Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ilearn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
16825 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Iowa Hill Elementary School (Closed 2011)
3266 Iowa Hill Rd
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Gr: K-8
Jurupa Vista Elementary School (Closed 2023)
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Gr: 4-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lincoln High (Char) (Closed 2023)
1081 Seventh St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Maidu High Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Milestones Cooperative Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
24750 Main St
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2966
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Newcastle Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2017)
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Gr: K-12
Partnerships For Student-centered Learning (Closed 2023)
2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Gr: K-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Placer Hills Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 68
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Gr: 3-5 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rock Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rocklin Academy At Meyers Street (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rocklin Independent Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Gr: K-12
Sierra Gardens Elementary School (Closed 2014)
711 Oakridge Dr
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1810
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Sierra Hills Arts And Sciences Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
16505 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Gr: K-3 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Squaw Valley Preparatory (Closed 2023)
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Success High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1750 Chelsea Way
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8065
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Weimar Hills Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
200 W. Weimar Cross Rd.
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Placer County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Placer County, CA include Creekside Charter, Oakhills Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Placer County?
121 public schools are located in Placer County.
What percentage of students in Placer County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Placer County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Placer County?
Placer County public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Placer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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