Best Schools in Placer County, CA
Placer County, CA has a total of 159 schools including 34 high schools, 32 middle schools and 81 elementary schools. A total of 81,361 students attend Placer County, CA schools. On average, schools in Placer County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Placer County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Placer County, CA
Placer County, CA has 34 high schools with 26,598 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Placer County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Placer County don't meet expectations.
1. Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
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Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 773 Students
2. Oakmont High
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Roseville Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1380 Students
3. Rocklin High
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Rocklin Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2098 Students
4. North Tahoe High
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
5. Del Oro High
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Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students
6. Tahoe Truckee High
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
7. Granite Bay High
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Roseville Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1972 Students
8. Whitney High
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Rocklin Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1984 Students
9. Woodcreek High
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Roseville Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1988 Students
10. Colfax High
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Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
Best Middle Schools in Placer County, CA
Placer County, CA has 32 middle schools with 18,158 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Placer County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Placer County meet expectations.
1. Ridgeview Elementary
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 515 Students
2. Olympus Junior High
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 434 Students
3. Willma Cavitt Junior High
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 360 Students
4. Twelve Bridges Middle
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Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
5. Excelsior Elementary
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 441 Students
6. Silverado Middle
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Dry Creek Joint Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
7. North Tahoe Middle
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
8. Alder Creek Middle
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
9. Glen Edwards Middle
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Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
10. Weimar Hills
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Placer Hills Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Placer County, CA
Placer County, CA has 81 elementary schools with 31,536 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Placer County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Placer County exceed expectations.
1. Donner Trail Elementary
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students
2. Creekside Charter
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Creekside Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 235 Students
3. Oakhills Elementary
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 518 Students
4. Greenhills Elementary
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 507 Students
5. Newcastle Charter
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Newcastle Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 285 Students
6. Glenshire Elementary
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
7. Twelve Bridges Elementary
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Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 703 Students
8. Quail Glen Elementary
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Dry Creek Joint Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
9. Scott M. Leaman
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Western Placer Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
10. Maidu Elementary
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Eureka Union • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 372 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Placer County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Placer County, CA has a total population of 404,739 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Placer County, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Placer County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Placer County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Placer County, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Placer County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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