Top 10 Best Placer County Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public charter schools serving 11,817 students in Placer County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Placer County, CA are Creekside Charter, Rocklin Academy and Rocklin Academy Gateway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placer County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Placer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Placer County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Rocklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Grades: K-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #44.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1850 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-1510
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Grades: 7-12
| 772 students
Rank: #66.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Grades: K-8
| 503 students
Rank: #88.
Placer Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4750 Grove St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 259-1688
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
Rank: #99.
Newcastle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Grades: K-8
| 334 students
Rank: #1010.
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1102 Investment Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Grades: K-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #1111.
John Adams Academy - Roseville
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
One Sierra Gate Plaza
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Grades: K-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #1212.
John Adams Academy - Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1797 Bella Breeze Dr.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 209-5540
Grades: K-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #1313.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1414.
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #1515.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 295 students
Rank: #1616.
Horizon Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
873 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Grades: K-12
| 1,572 students
Rank: n/an/a
American River Collegiate Academy
Charter School
7755 Hazel Ave.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 672-3550
Grades: K-4
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific School - Roseville
Charter School
143 Clinton Ave.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 890-7579
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Placer County, CA

Placer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
1200 Melody Ln. Ste. 100
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 677-6497
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
1033 S. Auburn St.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Grades: 4-6
| 499 students
8849 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
2955 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8809
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
42420 Emigrant Gap Rd.
Alta, CA 95701
(530) 389-8225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5477 Eureka Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-1115
Grades: 4-6
| 387 students
22888 Foresthill Rd
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Grades: K-12
| 498 students
16825 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
3266 Iowa Hill Rd
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Grades: 4-6
| 499 students
1081 Seventh St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
24750 Main St
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2966
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Grades: K-12
| 562 students
Po Box 68
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Grades: 3-5
| 419 students
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
711 Oakridge Dr
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1810
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
16505 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Grades: K-3
| 63 students
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
1750 Chelsea Way
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8065
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
200 W. Weimar Cross Rd.
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Placer County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Placer County, CA include Creekside Charter, Rocklin Academy and Rocklin Academy Gateway.
How many public charter schools are located in Placer County?
18 public charter schools are located in Placer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer County?
Placer County public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Placer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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