For the 2025-26 school year, there are 37 private schools serving 4,514 students in Placer County, CA (there are 121 public schools, serving 71,275 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Placer County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Placer County, CA include Forest Lake Christian School, Adventure Christian School, and Lake Tahoe Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $14,787, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,027.
35% of private schools in Placer County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Placer County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1115 Orlando Avenue
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 783-3010
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 783-3010
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Adventure Christian School
(Christian)
6401-B Stanford Ranch Road
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 781-2986
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 781-2986
Gr: PK-8 | 787 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
12515 Combie Rd
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 269-1540
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 269-1540
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School![Lake Tahoe Preparatory School Photo - Lake Tahoe Prep is a coeducational boarding school for students in grades 9-12 located in Olympic Valley, California. With a student body of 70 and student to teacher ratio of 7:1, we lead a program built upon personalized attention. Our students benefit from our robust curriculum approved by the University of California.]( "Lake Tahoe Preparatory School Photo - Lake Tahoe Prep is a coeducational boarding school for students in grades 9-12 located in Olympic Valley, California. With a student body of 70 and student to teacher ratio of 7:1, we lead a program built upon personalized attention. Our students benefit from our robust curriculum approved by the University of California.")
Alternative School
255 Olympic Valley Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 583-8665
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 583-8665
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Hills Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
13500 Richards Ln
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Acceptance rate listed
11610 Atwood Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4490
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4490
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
633 Vine Ave
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-1161
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-1161
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Christian Academy
(Baptist)
301 W Whyte Avenue
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 728-5500
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 728-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Weimar Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
20601 W Paoli Ln
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 422-7961
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 422-7961
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students
American Montessori Academy![American Montessori Academy Photo]( "American Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
1050 Douglas Blvd
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 786-3636
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 786-3636
Gr: NS-K | 90 students
Arbor View Montessori
Montessori School
7441 Foothills Blvd # 140
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-4004
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-4004
Gr: PK-1 | 52 students
2213 Sunset Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 521-6414
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 521-6414
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Destiny Christian School![Destiny Christian School Photo]( "Destiny Christian School Photo")
(Assembly of God)
6900 Destiny Dr
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 788-2827
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 788-2827
Gr: PK-4 | 222 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Gates Of Learning Center
All-boys | Special Education School
1780 Vernon St. Suite #5
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-1111
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 3 2021 Wildcat Boulevard
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-6620
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 778-6620
Gr: NS-K
Granite Bay Montessori![Granite Bay Montessori Photo - Granite Bay Montessori]( "Granite Bay Montessori Photo - Granite Bay Montessori")
Montessori School
9330 Sierra College Blvd
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 791-7849
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 791-7849
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4701 Grove St
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-2123
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-2123
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
5820 Stanford Ranch Road
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-4816
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-4816
Gr: NS-PK | 144 students
Legacy Christian School
(Christian)
1101 Auburn Ravine Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 537-2401
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 537-2401
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Tuition listed
1200 Hwy 193
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6280
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6280
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
410 Crother Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-8720
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-8720
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Sports: 2
3268 Penryn Rd Ste 200
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 778-6540
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 778-6540
Gr: 2-8 | 31 students
Merryhill School - Rocklin![Merryhill School - Rocklin Photo]( "Merryhill School - Rocklin Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5893 Stanford Ranch Road
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 587-6114
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 587-6114
Gr: NS-PK
Merryhill School - Roseville Preschool![Merryhill School - Roseville Preschool Photo]( "Merryhill School - Roseville Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3989 Foothills Blvd
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 999-7083
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 999-7083
Gr: NS-PK
Morningstar Montessori School
Montessori School
218 5th St
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-1324
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-1324
Gr: K | 32 students
Nautilus Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
100 Hibiscus Ct
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-3889
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-3889
Gr: PK-K | 31 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The Phoenix School
Daycare / Preschool
2820 Theona Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 415-0780
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 415-0780
Gr: PK-K | 113 students
Placer Learning Center
Special Education School
5477 Eureka Rd Ste 2
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 774-1260
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 774-1260
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Roseville Community School![Roseville Community School Photo - We place special importance on our classroom environments. The students presence is felt in all the rooms. A very comfortable and supportive place to be!]( "Roseville Community School Photo - We place special importance on our classroom environments. The students presence is felt in all the rooms. A very comfortable and supportive place to be!")
Alternative School
50 Corporation Yard Rd
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 304-4774
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 304-4774
Gr: K-4 | 43 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Roseville Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
1741 Santa Clara Dr.
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 784-1039
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 784-1039
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
2312 Vernon St
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-3557
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-3557
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Tuition listed
Stanford Ranch KinderCare![Stanford Ranch KinderCare Photo - Stanford Ranch KinderCare]( "Stanford Ranch KinderCare Photo - Stanford Ranch KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2251 Sunset Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-3399
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-3399
Gr: NS-PK
United Auburn Indian Community Tribal School
Special Program Emphasis
10720 Indian Hill Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 883-2345
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 883-2345
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Weimar Institute Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
20601 West Paoli Lane
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 422-7900
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 422-7900
Gr: 5-12 | 36 students
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Placer County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Granite Bay School House (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
8265 Sierra College Blvd Ste 322
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 791-2999
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 791-2999
Gr: NS-K | 76 students
Sunrise Montessori School Of Roseville, Inc. (Closed 2011)
Montessori School
8449 Sunrise Blvd
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 722-7772
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 722-7772
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Trinity Christian Academy (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
233 Berkswell Ct
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 742-5489
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 742-5489
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Placer County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Placer County, CA include Forest Lake Christian School, Adventure Christian School, and Lake Tahoe Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Placer County?
37 private schools are located in Placer County.
How much do private schools cost in Placer County?
The average tuition cost is $14,787, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,027.
How diverse are private schools in Placer County?
Placer County private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Placer County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Placer County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Placer County?
35% of private schools in Placer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Placer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Placer County include: Placer Learning Center vs. Gates Of Learning Center, Morningstar Montessori School vs. Granite Bay Montessori, Gates Of Learning Center vs. Placer Learning Center
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