Placer County Schools & Education
Placer County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,358
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#19
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Placer County
Measured School Summary
Placer County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.4%.
Funding Context
At $7,358 per pupil, Placer County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% above the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Placer County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
118 public schools and 26 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
92.4%
4.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,358
$1,404 below the state average
School coverage
118
26 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Placer County has 118 public schools across 26 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Placer County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Placer County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#19
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Roseville City Elementary
Elementary and middle visible
11,570 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
Rocklin Unified
Elementary to high school visible
11,389 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
Roseville Joint Union High
High school only in this slice
8,816 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Western Placer Unified
Elementary to high school visible
7,564 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Roseville City Elementary is the largest listed district slice, with 20 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Placer County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Placer County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Placer County, California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Growing Education in Placer County
Placer County serves 67,593 students through 118 public schools and 26 districts. The landscape is well-balanced, featuring 70 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 22 high schools to support a growing population.
Roseville and Rocklin Lead the Way
Roseville City Elementary and Rocklin Unified are the largest districts, combining to serve over 22,000 students. Choice is also prevalent here, with 16 charter schools representing 13.6% of the county's total school options.
Suburban Excellence and Mid-Sized Schools
The county features a mix of suburban (46) and city (30) locales, with an average school size of 578 students. Rocklin High is the largest traditional campus at 2,098 students, reflecting the area's popularity with growing families.
School Overview
Total Schools
118
in Placer County
Reported Enrollment
67,593
118 schools reporting
School Districts
26
districts
Charter Schools
16
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
26 School Districts in Placer County
Roseville City Elementary
GuideRocklin Unified
GuideRoseville Joint Union High
GuideWestern Placer Unified
GuidePlacer Union High
GuideEureka Union
Loomis Union Elementary
John Adams Academy - Roseville District
Auburn Union Elementary
Horizon Charter District
118 Public Schools in Placer County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 18 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 118 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklin High | Profile | Rocklin Unified | Rocklin, 95765Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,098 |
| Woodcreek High | Profile | Roseville Joint Union High | Roseville, 95747City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,988 |
| Whitney High | Profile | Rocklin Unified | Rocklin, 95765Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,984 |
| Granite Bay High | Profile | Roseville Joint Union High | Granite Bay, 95746Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,972 |
| Del Oro High | Profile | Placer Union High | Loomis, 95650Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,620 |
| Roseville High | Profile | Roseville Joint Union High | Roseville, 95678City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,617 |
| John Adams Academy - Roseville | Profile | John Adams Academy - Roseville District | Roseville, 95678City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 1,590 |
| Horizon Charter | Profile | Horizon Charter District | Lincoln, 95648Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,508 |
| West Park High | Profile | Roseville Joint Union High | Roseville, 95747City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,498 |
| Oakmont High | Profile | Roseville Joint Union High | Roseville, 95661City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,380 |
| John Adams Academy - Lincoln | Profile | John Adams Academy - Lincoln District | Roseville, 95678Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 1,376 |
| Lincoln High | Profile | Western Placer Unified | Lincoln, 95648Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,355 |
| Placer High | Profile | Placer Union High | Auburn, 95603Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,310 |
| Barbara Chilton Middle | Profile | Roseville City Elementary | Roseville, 95747Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,204 |
| Rocklin Academy Gateway | Profile | Rocklin Academy Gateway District | Rocklin, 95765Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 1,176 |
| Twelve Bridges High | Profile | Western Placer Unified | Lincoln, 95648Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 972 |
| Granite Oaks Middle | Profile | Rocklin Unified | Rocklin, 95765Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 950 |
| Warren T. Eich Middle | Profile | Roseville City Elementary | Roseville, 95661City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 944 |
| Silverado Middle | Record | Dry Creek Joint Elementary | Roseville, 95747City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 926 |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Record | Western Placer Unified | Lincoln, 95648Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 882 |
Rocklin High
Rocklin Unified
Rocklin, 95765 / Suburb: Large
Woodcreek High
Roseville Joint Union High
Roseville, 95747 / City: Midsize
Whitney High
Rocklin Unified
Rocklin, 95765 / Suburb: Large
Granite Bay High
Roseville Joint Union High
Granite Bay, 95746 / Suburb: Large
Del Oro High
Placer Union High
Loomis, 95650 / Suburb: Large
Roseville High
Roseville Joint Union High
Roseville, 95678 / City: Midsize
John Adams Academy - Roseville
John Adams Academy - Roseville District
Roseville, 95678 / City: Midsize
Horizon Charter
Horizon Charter District
Lincoln, 95648 / Suburb: Large
West Park High
Roseville Joint Union High
Roseville, 95747 / City: Midsize
Oakmont High
Roseville Joint Union High
Roseville, 95661 / City: Midsize
John Adams Academy - Lincoln
John Adams Academy - Lincoln District
Roseville, 95678 / Rural: Fringe
Lincoln High
Western Placer Unified
Lincoln, 95648 / Suburb: Large
Placer High
Placer Union High
Auburn, 95603 / Town: Fringe
Barbara Chilton Middle
Roseville City Elementary
Roseville, 95747 / Rural: Fringe
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Rocklin Academy Gateway District
Rocklin, 95765 / Suburb: Large
Twelve Bridges High
Western Placer Unified
Lincoln, 95648 / Rural: Fringe
Granite Oaks Middle
Rocklin Unified
Rocklin, 95765 / Suburb: Large
Warren T. Eich Middle
Roseville City Elementary
Roseville, 95661 / City: Midsize
Silverado Middle
Dry Creek Joint Elementary
Roseville, 95747 / City: Midsize
Twelve Bridges Middle
Western Placer Unified
Lincoln, 95648 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,358
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Placer County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Placer County, California?
Placer County serves 67,593 students through 118 public schools and 26 districts. The landscape is well-balanced, featuring 70 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 22 high schools to support a growing population.
What are the major school districts in Placer County, California?
Roseville City Elementary and Rocklin Unified are the largest districts, combining to serve over 22,000 students. Choice is also prevalent here, with 16 charter schools representing 13.6% of the county's total school options.
What is the school experience like in Placer County?
The county features a mix of suburban (46) and city (30) locales, with an average school size of 578 students. Rocklin High is the largest traditional campus at 2,098 students, reflecting the area's popularity with growing families.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.