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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Placer County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 120 public schools serving 71,275 students in Placer County, CA (there are 35 private schools, serving 4,116 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 Valley View 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 34%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Oakhills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9233 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-5391
Gr: K-3 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 Crest Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 435-4844
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Willma Cavitt Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7200 Fuller Dr.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4152
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Greenhills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8200 Greenhills Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4230
Gr: K-3 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Rocklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Gr: K-6 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Gr: 4-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Del Oro High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3301 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Granite Bay High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Grizzly Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 786-8676
Gr: 9-12 | 2,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Ophir Steam Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2150 Ellison Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1860
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3296 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 Franklin School Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2450 Eastridge Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Gr: K-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Diamond Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3151 Hopscotch Way
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1760
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6811 Camborne Way
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 788-7141
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Sunset Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Bridlewood Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-2048
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Gr: K-8 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Olympus Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2625 La Croix Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-1667
Gr: 7-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Penryn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Barbara Chilton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4501 Bob Doyle Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Granite Oaks Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Wyckford Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-9009
Gr: 7-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Gr: 7-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Stoneridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2501 Alexandra Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1830
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Placer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Rocklin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5025 Meyers St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3311
Gr: K-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2727.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Orchard Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4375 Brookstone Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1890
Gr: K-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2929.
Blue Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8150 Horncastle Ave.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1700
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3030.
Maidu Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1950 Johnson Ranch Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 789-7910
Gr: K-3 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Ruhkala Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6530 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6560
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3333.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2140 Collet Quarry Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 788-4282
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3434.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2701 Eureka Rd.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 780-2701
Gr: 4-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3535.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1850 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-1510
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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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 Valley View 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?

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