For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public middle schools serving 25,419 students in Placer County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Placer County, CA are Creekside Charter, Willma Cavitt Junior High School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placer County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Placer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Newcastle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Rank: #1717.
Loomis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3505 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1824
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1824
Grades: K-8
| 445 students
Rank: #1818.
Robert C. Cooley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Prairie Woods Way
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1740
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1740
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1919.
Newcastle Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #2020.
Twelve Bridges Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 W.view Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #2121.
Creekview Ranch
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8779 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8845
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8845
Grades: K-8
| 758 students
Rank: #2222.
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1102 Investment Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Grades: K-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #2323.
Spring View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5040 Fifth St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3381
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3381
Grades: 7-8
| 773 students
Rank: #2424.
North Tahoe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7050
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7050
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #2525.
Silverado Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2525 Country Club Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 780-2620
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 780-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #2626.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2727.
John Adams Academy - Roseville
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Sierra Gate Plaza
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Grades: K-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #2828.
Placer County Court Schools
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #2929.
John Adams Academy - Lincoln
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1797 Bella Breeze Dr.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 209-5540
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 209-5540
Grades: K-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #3030.
Foresthill Divide
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22888 Foresthill Rd.
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Grades: K-8
| 446 students
Rank: #3131.
Warren T. Eich Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1509 Sierra Gardens Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1770
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1770
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #3232.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Grades: K-8
| 305 students
Rank: #3333.
Weimar Hills
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W. Weimar Crossrd.
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Grades: 4-8
| 398 students
Rank: #3434.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 292 students
Rank: #3535.
Dry Creek Connections Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8849 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Grades: K-8
| 119 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 middle schools in Placer County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Placer County, CA include Creekside Charter, Willma Cavitt Junior High School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Placer County?
46 public middle schools are located in Placer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer County?
Placer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Placer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Placer County include: Loomis Basin Charter vs. Franklin Elementary School, Spring View Middle School vs. Granite Oaks Middle School, Newcastle Charter vs. Bowman Charter
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