For the 2024 school year, there are 94 public elementary schools serving 44,792 students in Placer County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Placer County, CA are Creekside Charter, Valley View Elementary School and Oakhills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placer County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Placer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Placer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 Crest Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 435-4844
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 435-4844
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Oakhills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9233 Twin Sch Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-5391
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-5391
Grades: K-3
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7050 Franklin Sch Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2150 Ellison Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1860
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1860
Grades: K-5
| 669 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Bridlewood Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-2048
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-2048
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #77.
Rocklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Grades: K-6
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Rank: #99.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9177 Twin Sch Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Grades: 4-6
| 529 students
Rank: #1010.
Placer Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Grades: K-8
| 525 students
Rank: #1111.
Rocklin At Meyers Street
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6532 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6580
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
Rank: #1212.
Newcastle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
Rank: #1313.
Greenhills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8200 Greenhills Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4230
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4230
Grades: K-3
| 465 students
Rank: #1414.
Rocklin Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Grades: K-8
| 1,168 students
Rank: #1515.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3296 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Grades: K-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1616.
Orchard Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4375 Brookstone Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1890
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1890
Grades: K-5
| 888 students
Rank: #1717.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6811 Camborne Way
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 788-7141
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 788-7141
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: #1818.
John Adams - El Dorado Hills
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1102 Investment Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Grades: K-12
| 996 students
Rank: #1919.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Eureka Rd.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 780-2701
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 780-2701
Grades: 4-6
| 472 students
Rank: #2020.
Penryn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #2121.
Quail Glen Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 Canavari Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 789-7100
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 789-7100
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #2222.
Ruhkala Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6530 Turnstone Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6560
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6560
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #2323.
Twelve Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 E.ridge Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5220
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #2424.
Stoneridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Alexandra Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1830
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1830
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #2525.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2140 Collet Quarry Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 788-4282
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 788-4282
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #2626.
Fiddyment Farm
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Brick Mason Cir.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1880
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1880
Grades: K-5
| 648 students
Rank: #2727.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Grades: K-8
| 562 students
Rank: #2828.
Scott M. Leaman
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Brentford Cir.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 543-0297
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #2929.
Heritage Oak Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2271 Americana Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 773-3960
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 773-3960
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #3030.
Rocklin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5025 Meyers St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3311
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3311
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Placer Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4750 Grove St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 259-1688
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 259-1688
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
Rank: #3333.
Maidu Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Johnson Ranch Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 789-7910
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 789-7910
Grades: K-3
| 341 students
Rank: #3434.
Cobblestone Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5740 Cobblestone Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-0140
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-0140
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #3535.
Diamond Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3151 Hopscotch Way
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1760
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1760
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
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Placer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
1200 Melody Ln. Ste. 100
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 677-6497
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 677-6497
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Core Placer Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1033 S. Auburn St.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Grades: 4-6
| 499 students
2955 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8809
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8809
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
42420 Emigrant Gap Rd.
Alta, CA 95701
(530) 389-8225
Alta, CA 95701
(530) 389-8225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5477 Eureka Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-1115
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-1115
Grades: 4-6
| 387 students
22888 Foresthill Rd
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Grades: K-12
| 498 students
Ilearn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
16825 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 886-5800
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
3266 Iowa Hill Rd
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9177 Twin School Rd.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-3477
Grades: 4-6
| 499 students
Lincoln High (Char) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1081 Seventh St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
Maidu High Independent Study (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Milestones Cooperative Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
24750 Main St
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2966
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-2966
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Newcastle Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
450 Main St.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-2832
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Partnerships For Student-centered Learning (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Grades: K-12
| 562 students
Po Box 68
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-1551
Grades: 3-5
| 419 students
Rocklin Independent Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
711 Oakridge Dr
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1810
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1810
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
16505 Placer Hills Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-9473
Grades: K-3
| 63 students
Squaw Valley Preparatory (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Success High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1750 Chelsea Way
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8065
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-8065
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Weimar Hills Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
200 W. Weimar Cross Rd.
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Placer County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Placer County, CA include Creekside Charter, Valley View Elementary School and Oakhills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Placer County, CA?
94 public elementary schools are located in Placer County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer County, CA?
Placer County, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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