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Best Placer County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 47 public middle schools serving 26,614 students in Placer County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Placer County, CA are Creekside Charter, Willma Cavitt Junior High School and Ophir Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placer County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Placer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Placer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Willma Cavitt Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7200 Fuller Dr.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791-4152
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Ophir Steam Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1373 Lozanos Rd.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(530) 885-3495
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3296 Humphrey Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2635
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 Franklin School Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1818
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Rocklin Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6550 Lonetree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4550
Gr: K-8 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Olympus Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2625 La Croix Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 782-1667
Gr: 7-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Penryn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663
(916) 663-3993
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Barbara Chilton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4501 Bob Doyle Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Granite Oaks Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Wyckford Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-9009
Gr: 7-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
660 Menlo Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-4544
Gr: 7-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Placer Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8650 Horseshoe Bar Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1830
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Loomis Basin Charter
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5438 Laird Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-2642
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1850 Wildcat Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 630-1510
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Twelve Bridges Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
770 Westview Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-5270
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Newcastle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Gr: K-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 663-3307
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3505 Taylor Rd.
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 652-1824
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Spring View Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5040 Fifth St.
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-3381
Gr: 7-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Robert C. Cooley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9300 Prairie Woods Way
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1740
Gr: 6-8 | 1,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Creekview Ranch
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8779 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8845
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Silverado Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2525 Country Club Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 780-2620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1102 Investment Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2525.
North Tahoe Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7050
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2626.
Skyridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Perkins Way
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7019
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 277-8799
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2828.
Placer County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2929.
Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9050 Old State Hwy.
Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
Gr: K-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
John Adams Academy - Roseville
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
One Sierra Gate Plaza
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 780-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,668 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Warren T. Eich Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1509 Sierra Gardens Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-1770
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3232.
John Adams Academy - Lincoln
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1797 Bella Breeze Dr.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 209-5540
Gr: K-12 | 1,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3434.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3535.
Weimar Hills
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 West Weimar Crossroad
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 637-4121
Gr: 4-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Placer County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Placer County, CA include Creekside Charter, Willma Cavitt Junior High School and Ophir Steam Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Placer County?
47 public middle schools are located in Placer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Placer County?
Placer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Placer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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