For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public high schools serving 27,708 students in Placer County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Placer County, CA are Del Oro High School, Granite Bay High School and Western Sierra Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placer County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Placer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Placer County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Del Oro High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Placer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Oro High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3301 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-7243
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Granite Bay High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Grizzly Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 786-8676
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 786-8676
Gr: 9-12 | 2,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Rocklin High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5301 Victory Ln.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-1600
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Whitney High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6500
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,981 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Placer County Community Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Colfax High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24995 Ben Taylor Rd.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2284
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2284
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Oakmont High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 Cirby Way
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-3781
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-3781
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
North Tahoe High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7000
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Woodcreek High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2551 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-6565
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-6565
Gr: 9-12 | 1,902 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Placer County Court Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Foresthill High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23319 Foresthill Rd.
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-5244
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-5244
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
West Park High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Panther Pl.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 786-2970
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 786-2970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,845 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Roseville High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Way
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-3753
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-3753
Gr: 9-12 | 1,551 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Placer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Orange St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,303 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2525.
Rocklin Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2626.
Independence High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Berry St.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 786-0793
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 786-0793
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2727.
Victory High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 632-3195
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Adelante High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Atlantic St.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-3155
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-3155
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
Confluence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Gr: 10-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3131.
Placer County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
2360 Fieldstone Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Placer County 51±¬ÁÏs (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 high schools in Placer County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Placer County, CA include Del Oro High School, Granite Bay High School and Western Sierra Collegiate Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Placer County?
33 public high schools are located in Placer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer County?
Placer County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Placer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Placer County include: Whitney High School vs. Rocklin High School, Rocklin High School vs. Whitney High School, Del Oro High School vs. Granite Bay High School
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