For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public charter schools serving 11,817 students in Placer County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Placer County, CA are Creekside Charter, Rocklin Academy and Rocklin Academy Gateway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placer County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Placer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Placer County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Rocklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Gr: K-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Gr: K-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Gr: 7-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
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 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-1510
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-1510
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Placer Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4750 Grove St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 259-1688
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 259-1688
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Newcastle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1102 Investment Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,490 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
John Adams Academy - Roseville
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Sierra Gate Plaza
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,681 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
John Adams Academy - Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1797 Bella Breeze Dr.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 209-5540
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 209-5540
Gr: K-12 | 1,420 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Horizon Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
873 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Gr: K-12 | 1,572 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
American River Collegiate Academy
Charter School
7755 Hazel Ave.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 672-3550
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 672-3550
Gr: K-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
New Pacific School - Roseville
Charter School
143 Clinton Ave.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 890-7579
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 890-7579
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Placer County 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
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Gr: K-5
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%
1200 Melody Ln. Ste. 100
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 677-6497
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 677-6497
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Core Placer Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1033 S. Auburn St.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Gr: 4-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Dry Creek Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8849 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
2955 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8809
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8809
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
5477 Eureka Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-1115
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-1115
Gr: 4-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
22888 Foresthill Rd
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ilearn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
16825 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Gr: 4-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1081 Seventh St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Maidu High Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Milestones Cooperative Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
24750 Main St
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2966
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2966
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Gr: K-12
2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Gr: K-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Po Box 68
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Gr: 3-5 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 10%
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%
Rocklin Academy At Meyers Street (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rocklin Independent Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Gr: K-12
711 Oakridge Dr
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1810
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1810
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
16505 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Gr: K-3 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Success High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1750 Chelsea Way
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8065
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8065
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Weimar Hills Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
200 W. Weimar Cross Rd.
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Placer County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Placer County, CA include Creekside Charter, Rocklin Academy and Rocklin Academy Gateway.
How many public charter schools are located in Placer County?
18 public charter schools are located in Placer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer County?
Placer County public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Placer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Placer County include: Newcastle Charter vs. Bowman Charter, Rocklin Academy Gateway vs. Rocklin Academy, Bowman Charter vs. Newcastle Charter
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