For the 2024-25 school year, there are 122 public schools serving 68,967 students in Placer County, CA (there are 35 private schools, serving 4,317 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Placer County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
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 49% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Placer County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekside Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Oakhills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9233 Twin Sch Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-5391
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-5391
Grades: K-3
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Greenhills Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Willma Cavitt Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Rocklin Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
Del Oro High School
Magnet 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
| 1,620 students
Rank: #88.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9177 Twin Sch Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Grades: 4-6
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
Granite Bay High School
Magnet 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
| 1,972 students
Rank: #1010.
Maidu Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 372 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 Franklin Sch Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Grades: K-8
| 469 students
Rank: #1212.
Penryn Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 242 students
Rank: #1313.
Junction Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 648 students
Rank: #1414.
Diamond Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 716 students
Rank: #1515.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 491 students
Rank: #1616.
Sierra Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 446 students
Rank: #1717.
Ophir Steam Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 208 students
Rank: #1818.
Stoneridge Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 526 students
Rank: #1919.
Granite Oaks Middle School
Magnet 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
| 950 students
Rank: #2020.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 1,176 students
Rank: #2121.
Sunset Ranch Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 555 students
Rank: #2222.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 E.ridge Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Grades: K-5
| 703 students
Rank: #2323.
Rocklin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 569 students
Rank: #2424.
Placer Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 533 students
Rank: #2525.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 260 students
Rank: #2626.
Rocklin Academy At Meyers Street
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
Rank: #2727.
Barbara Chilton Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,204 students
Rank: #2828.
Olympus Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 434 students
Rank: #2929.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 773 students
Rank: #3030.
Rock Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 424 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Blue Oaks Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 485 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Orchard Ranch Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 850 students
Rank: #3333.
Bowman Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 596 students
Rank: #3434.
Loomis Basin Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 498 students
Rank: #3535.
Cobblestone Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 403 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
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
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
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
Lincoln High (Char) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
Newcastle Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Partnerships For Student-centered Learning (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Grades: K-12
| 562 students
Placer Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4750 Grove St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 259-1688
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 259-1688
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
Placer County Community Schools (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Po Box 68
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Grades: 3-5
| 419 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
Squaw Valley Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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?
122 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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Placer County?
Placer County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (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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