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Placer County

California · Public K-12

The 123 public K-12 schools in Placer County cover all standard grade bands (70 elementary, 17 middle, and 23 high), with combined enrollment around 70,590.

7-year change in Placer County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
70,475
+3,412 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
117
+2 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
52%
was 62%
% Hispanic
23%
was 19%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
12%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
419,156
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
123
31 districts
Enrollment
70,590
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$115,998
Above California avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.5%
Below California avg
Elementary
70
31,600 students
Middle
17
12,336 students
High
23
21,112 students
Combined / other
13
5,542 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Roseville City Elementary
12,306 students · 31 districts in Placer County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Placer County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
69%
Hispanic
16%
Black
2%
Asian
9%
Two or more
14%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
52%
Hispanic
23%
Black
2%
Asian
12%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
43.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Placer County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 95 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

See all 95 schools in Placer County ranked by score →

All schools (123)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
West Park HighRosevilleHigh09-122,079·
Whitney HighRocklinHigh09-122,041·
Granite Bay HighGranite BayHigh09-122,036·
Woodcreek HighRosevilleHigh09-121,940·
Rocklin HighRocklinHigh09-121,936·
Horizon CharterLincolnCombinedKG-121,757·
John Adams Academy - RosevilleRosevilleCombinedKG-121,668·
Del Oro HighLoomisHigh09-121,634·
Roseville HighRosevilleHigh09-121,443·
John Adams Academy - LincolnLincolnCombinedKG-121,392·
Twelve Bridges HighLincolnHigh09-121,317·
Oakmont HighRosevilleHigh09-121,290·
Barbara Chilton MiddleRosevilleMiddle06-081,289·
Placer HighAuburnHigh09-121,265·
Lincoln HighLincolnHigh09-121,184·
Robert C. Cooley MiddleRosevilleMiddle06-081,149·
Rocklin Academy GatewayRocklinElementaryKG-081,093·
Silverado MiddleRosevilleMiddle06-081,010·
Granite Oaks MiddleRocklinMiddle07-08979·
Warren T. Eich MiddleRosevilleMiddle06-08939·
Twelve Bridges MiddleLincolnMiddle06-08931·
George A. Buljan MiddleRosevilleMiddle06-08862·
Creekview RanchRosevilleElementaryKG-08838·
Coyote Ridge ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05815·
Glen Edwards MiddleLincolnMiddle06-08815·
Spring View MiddleRocklinMiddle07-08780·
Western Sierra Collegiate AcademyRocklinHigh07-12776·
Twelve Bridges ElementaryLincolnElementaryKG-05744·
Orchard Ranch ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05732·
Quarry Trail ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06705·
Fiddyment FarmRosevilleElementaryKG-05701·
Westbrook ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05701·
Riego Creek ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05693·
Wilson C. Riles MiddleRosevilleMiddle07-08682·
Junction ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05645·
Heritage Oak ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05638·
Rocklin ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06631·
Ridgeview ElementaryGranite BayMiddle04-06619·
Colfax HighColfaxHigh09-12611·
Bowman CharterAuburnElementaryKG-08606·
Creekside Oaks ElementaryLincolnElementaryKG-05557·
Rocklin AcademyRocklinElementaryKG-06556·
Oakhills ElementaryGranite BayElementaryKG-03554·
Sunset Ranch ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06554·
Greenhills ElementaryGranite BayElementaryKG-03549·
Diamond Creek ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05547·
Quail Glen ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05532·
Scott M. LeamanLincolnElementaryKG-05513·
Twin Oaks ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06506·
Loomis Basin CharterLoomisElementaryKG-08505·
Placer ElementaryLoomisElementaryKG-08505·
Auburn ElementaryAuburnElementaryKG-08501·
Blue Oaks ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05498·
H. Clarke Powers ElementaryLoomisElementaryKG-08495·
Antelope Creek ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06493·
Lincoln Crossing ElementaryLincolnElementaryKG-05484·
Excelsior ElementaryRosevilleMiddle04-06469·
North Tahoe HighTahoe CityHigh09-12468·
Skyridge ElementaryAuburnElementaryKG-08461·
Crestmont ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05451·
Maidu ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-03450·
Sierra ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06445·
Carlin C. Coppin ElementaryLincolnElementaryKG-05442·
Olympus Junior HighRosevilleMiddle07-08439·
Loomis ElementaryLoomisElementaryKG-08438·
Franklin ElementaryLoomisElementaryKG-08433·
Breen ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06424·
Parker Whitney ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06422·
Rock Creek ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06416·
Foskett Ranch ElementaryLincolnElementaryKG-05415·
Valley View ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06414·
Rex Fortune ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-06412·
EV Cain MiddleAuburnElementaryKG-08411·
Stoneridge ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05407·
George Sargeant ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05406·
Weimar HillsWeimarMiddle04-08388·
Catheryn Gates ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05383·
First Street ElementaryLincolnElementaryKG-05381·
Willma Cavitt Junior HighGranite BayMiddle07-08375·
Cobblestone ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06372·
George Cirby ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05370·
Sierra Hills ElementaryMeadow VistaElementaryKG-03367·
Kings Beach ElementaryKings BeachElementaryKG-05362·
Harvest Ridge Cooperative CharterNewcastleElementaryKG-08349·
Colfax ElementaryColfaxElementaryKG-08345·
Vencil Brown ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05343·
Ruhkala ElementaryRocklinElementaryKG-06334·
Newcastle CharterNewcastleElementaryKG-08333·
Foresthill DivideForesthillMiddle03-08309·
Thomas Jefferson ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05302·
Ferris Spanger ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05301·
North Tahoe MiddleTahoe CityMiddle06-08301·
Bradford Woodbridge Fundamental ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05298·
Placer County Pathways CharterAuburnCombinedKG-12293·
William Kaseberg ElementaryRosevilleElementaryKG-05289·
Maria Montessori Charter AcademyRocklinElementaryKG-08283·
Tahoe Lake ElementaryTahoe CityElementaryKG-05282·
Independence High (Alternative)RosevilleHigh09-12258·
Penryn ElementaryPenrynElementaryKG-08250·
Creekside CharterOlympic ValleyElementaryKG-08233·

Cities in Placer County

Roseville40 schoolsRocklin23 schoolsLincoln15 schoolsAuburn14 schoolsGranite Bay6 schoolsLoomis6 schoolsNewcastle4 schoolsForesthill3 schoolsTahoe City3 schoolsColfax2 schoolsAlta1 schoolKings Beach1 schoolMeadow Vista1 schoolOlympic Valley1 schoolPenryn1 schoolSheridan1 schoolWeimar1 school

About Placer County

Placer County is a high-population county of about 419,156 residents in California. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 70,590 students across 123 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $115,998, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 30% higher than the California median.

For a sense of the school types, Placer County spans 70 elementary schools (31,600 students), 17 middle schools (12,336), 23 high schools (21,112), and 13 combined or other schools.

Roseville City Elementary is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 12,306 students across Placer County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 5%: 67,063 students in SY 2017-18 versus 70,475 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Placer County gained 2 schools, going from 115 to 117. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 62% to 52%.

On this page, the community for Placer County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Placer County?
Placer County, California has 123 public K-12 schools serving approximately 70,590 students.
How many high schools are in Placer County?
Placer County, California has 23 public high schools, serving approximately 21,112 students.
How many middle schools are in Placer County?
Placer County, California has 17 public middle schools, serving approximately 12,336 students.
How many elementary schools are in Placer County?
Placer County, California has 70 public elementary schools, serving approximately 31,600 students.
What is the largest school district in Placer County?
Roseville City Elementary is the largest school district in Placer County, serving approximately 12,306 students. The county contains 31 school districts overall.
What is the population of Placer County?
Placer County, California has a population of approximately 419,156, with a median age of 43. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Placer County?
Median household income in Placer County is $115,998, above the California average of $89,387. About 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Placer County?
Approximately 43.2% of adults 25 and older in Placer County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Placer County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 32.5% of students in Placer County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Placer County schools?
Across Placer County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 22.2 to 1.

Placer County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data