Best 95603 California Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,387 students in 95603, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 95603 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95603, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95603, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95603 California

95603, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11484 B Ave.
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
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Gr: 10-12
3050 Bell Rd.
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 elementary schools in 95603, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95603, CA include Bowman Charter, Skyridge Elementary School and Sierra Vista.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95603?
9 public elementary schools are located in 95603.
What is the racial composition of students in 95603?
95603 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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