For the 2025 school year, there are 121 public schools serving 71,275 students in Placer County, CA (there are 34 private schools, serving 4,276 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 Greenhills 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 33%), 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Oakhills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9233 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-5391
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-5391
Grades: K-3
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Greenhills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Greenhills Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4230
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4230
Grades: K-3
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Crest Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 435-4844
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 435-4844
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Willma Cavitt Junior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7200 Fuller Dr.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4152
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4152
Grades: 7-8
| 399 students
Rank: #66.
Rocklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
Del Oro High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3301 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #88.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Grades: 4-6
| 519 students
Rank: #99.
Granite Bay High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Grizzly Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 786-8676
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 786-8676
Grades: 9-12
| 2,005 students
Rank: #1010.
Maidu Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1950 Johnson Ranch Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 789-7910
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 789-7910
Grades: K-3
| 425 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 Franklin School Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Grades: K-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Penryn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Grades: K-8
| 247 students
Rank: #1313.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2150 Ellison Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1860
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1860
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1414.
Diamond Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3151 Hopscotch Way
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1760
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1760
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #1515.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3296 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Grades: K-8
| 504 students
Rank: #1616.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6811 Camborne Way
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 788-7141
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 788-7141
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #1717.
Ophir Steam Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #1818.
Stoneridge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2501 Alexandra Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1830
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1830
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1919.
Granite Oaks Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Wyckford Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-9009
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-9009
Grades: 7-8
| 971 students
Rank: #2020.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Grades: K-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #2121.
Sunset Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Bridlewood Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-2048
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-2048
Grades: K-6
| 563 students
Rank: #2222.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Eastridge Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #2323.
Rocklin Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5025 Meyers St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3311
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3311
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #2424.
Placer Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Grades: K-8
| 523 students
Rank: #2525.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-1510
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-1510
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
Rank: #2626.
Barbara Chilton Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4501 Bob Doyle Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1870
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,209 students
Rank: #2727.
Olympus Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2625 La Croix Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-1667
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-1667
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Rank: #2828.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Grades: 7-12
| 772 students
Rank: #2929.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2140 Collet Quarry Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 788-4282
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 788-4282
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Blue Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8150 Horncastle Ave.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1700
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1700
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Orchard Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4375 Brookstone Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1890
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1890
Grades: K-5
| 706 students
Rank: #3232.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #3333.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Grades: K-8
| 503 students
Rank: #3434.
Cobblestone Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5740 Cobblestone Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-0140
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-0140
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Ruhkala Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6530 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6560
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6560
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
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Placer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
1200 Melody Ln. Ste. 100
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 677-6497
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 677-6497
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Core Placer Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1033 S. Auburn St.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Grades: 4-6
| 499 students
Dry Creek Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8849 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
2955 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8809
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8809
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
42420 Emigrant Gap Rd.
Alta, CA 95701
(530) 389-8225
Alta, CA 95701
(530) 389-8225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5477 Eureka Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-1115
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-1115
Grades: 4-6
| 387 students
22888 Foresthill Rd
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Forty-niner Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Grades: K-12
| 498 students
Ilearn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
16825 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
3266 Iowa Hill Rd
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Grades: 4-6
| 499 students
1081 Seventh St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
Maidu High Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Milestones Cooperative Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
24750 Main St
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2966
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2966
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Grades: K-12
| 562 students
Po Box 68
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Grades: 3-5
| 419 students
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rocklin Academy At Meyers Street (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
Rocklin Independent Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
711 Oakridge Dr
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1810
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1810
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
16505 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Grades: K-3
| 63 students
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Success High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1750 Chelsea Way
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8065
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8065
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Weimar Hills Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
200 W. Weimar Cross Rd.
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
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 Greenhills 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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Placer County include: Whitney High School vs. Rocklin High School, Ruhkala Elementary School vs. Rocklin Academy, Rocklin High School vs. Whitney High School
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