For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,869 students in 95603, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 458 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 95603, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95603, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 95603 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 95603, CA 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 95603, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Perkins Way
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7019
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 277-8799
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
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
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Gr: K-5
Rank: #77.
Placer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Orange St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11400 Lariat Ranch Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 887-1958
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Palm Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-6106
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-8401
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
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
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
95603, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Forty-niner Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Gr: 10-12
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95603, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95603, CA include Bowman Charter, Skyridge Elementary School and Sierra Vista.
How many public schools are located in 95603?
12 public schools are located in 95603.
What percentage of students in 95603 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 95603 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95603?
95603 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).
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