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Best Auburn Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,869 students in Auburn, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 667 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Auburn, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, CA are Bowman Charter, Skyridge Elementary School and Sierra Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Auburn, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Skyridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Perkins Way
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7019
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 277-8799
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Placer County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Alta Vista Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Gr: K-5
Rank: #77.
Placer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Orange St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11400 Lariat Ranch Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 887-1958
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Ev Cain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Palm Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-6106
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Confluence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-8401
Gr: 10-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Placer County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Auburn, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, CA include Bowman Charter, Skyridge Elementary School and Sierra Vista.
How many public schools are located in Auburn?
12 public schools are located in Auburn.
What percentage of students in Auburn go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Auburn are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?

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