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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rocklin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,419 students in Rocklin, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 676 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Rocklin, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Rocklin has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Rocklin, CA are Valley View Elementary School, Rocklin Academy and Sierra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocklin, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rocklin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Rocklin, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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%
Rank: #1212.
Cobblestone Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5740 Cobblestone Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-0140
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Twin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2835 Club Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-4101
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Antelope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6185 Springview Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 632-1095
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Rocklin High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5301 Victory Ln.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,936 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Breen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2751 Breen Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-1155
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Whitney High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Spring View Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5040 Fifth St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3381
Gr: 7-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Parker Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5145 Topaz Ave.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-2491
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Rocklin Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Victory High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
American River Collegiate Academy
Charter School
7755 Hazel Ave.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 672-3550
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Quarry Trail Elementary School
810 Lazy Trail Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-3300
Gr: K-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rocklin, CA?
How many public schools are located in Rocklin?
23 public schools are located in Rocklin.
What percentage of students in Rocklin go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Rocklin are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rocklin?
Rocklin public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rocklin are often viewed compared to one another?

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