School Ratings
Comprehensive school ratings for 16 cities across Placer County, Sacramento County, and El Dorado County. All ratings sourced from GreatSchools.org — the most trusted name in K-12 school data.
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Cities Covered
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Counties
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Schools Rated
10/10
Highest Rating
At a Glance
| City | County | Niche Grade | Top Elementary | Top High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Bay | Placer | A+ | Oakhills (10/10) | Granite Bay High (10/10) |
| Roseville | Placer | A+ | Excelsior (10/10) | Oakmont High (9/10) |
| Rocklin | Placer | A+ | Valley View (10/10) | Whitney High (9/10) |
| El Dorado Hills | El Dorado | A | Oak Meadow (10/10) | Oak Ridge High (10/10) |
| Folsom | Sacramento | A | Empire Oaks (9/10) | Vista Del Lago (10/10) |
| Cameron Park | El Dorado | A | Blue Oak (8/10) | Oak Ridge High (A) |
| Loomis | Placer | A- | Loomis Basin Charter (10/10) | Del Oro High (10/10) |
| Auburn | Placer | B+ | Pathways Charter (8/10) | Placer High (8/10) |
| Lincoln | Placer | B+ | Twelve Bridges (8/10) | Twelve Bridges High (8/10) |
| Elk Grove | Sacramento | B | Miwok Village (10/10) | Franklin High (9/10) |
| Sacramento | Sacramento | B | Crocker/Riverside (10/10) | West Campus High (10/10) |
| Fair Oaks | Sacramento | B+ | Earl Legette (9/10) | Bella Vista High (9/10) |
| Antelope | Sacramento | B | Antelope Meadows (6/10) | Antelope High (Roseville JUHSD) |
| Citrus Heights | Sacramento | B- | Woodside K-8 (San Juan USD) | Mesa Verde High (3/10) |
| Rancho Cordova | Sacramento | B- | Riverview STEM (lottery) | Cordova High (IB program) |
| Placerville | El Dorado | B+ | Sierra Elementary (8/10) | El Dorado High (N/R) |
Placer County
Placer County is home to some of the highest-rated school districts in the Sacramento metropolitan area. Cities like Granite Bay, Roseville, and Rocklin consistently rank among the best in California for public education.
Sacramento County
Sacramento County offers a diverse range of educational options, from the top-rated schools of Folsom to the large and varied districts of Sacramento and Elk Grove. Families will find excellent options across every community.
El Dorado County
El Dorado County offers a mix of highly rated suburban schools in El Dorado Hills and charming foothill communities like Cameron Park and Placerville. Oak Ridge High School is one of the top-rated high schools in the entire region.
All school ratings are sourced from GreatSchools.org and Niche.com. GreatSchools ratings are based on test scores, student progress, college readiness, and equity data. Niche grades incorporate academics, teachers, diversity, and parent/student reviews. Ratings are subject to change. This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute educational advice. Please visit individual school websites and district offices for the most current information.
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