For the 2023 school year, there are 34 private schools serving 4,321 students in Placer County, CA (there are 118 public schools, serving 66,823 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 best top ranked private schools in Placer County, CA include Forest Lake Christian School, St. Joseph Catholic School and Lake Tahoe Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
37% of private schools in Placer County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Placer County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1115 Orlando Avenue
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 783-3010
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 783-3010
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
6401-B Stanford Ranch Road
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 781-2986
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 781-2986
Grades: PK-8
| 784 students
12515 Combie Rd
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 269-1540
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 269-1540
Grades: PK-12
| 361 students
255 Olympic Valley Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 583-8665
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 583-8665
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
11610 Atwood Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4490
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4490
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Valley Christian Academy
(Baptist)
301 W Whyte Avenue
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 728-5500
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 728-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 291 students
American Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1050 Douglas Blvd
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 786-3636
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 786-3636
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-1
| 52 students
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
Grades: NS-5
| 258 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 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
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-9
| 197 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
5820 Stanford Ranch Road
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-4816
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-4816
Grades: NS-PK
| 144 students
1200 Hwy 193
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6280
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6280
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
410 Crother Rd
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-8720
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
(530) 878-8720
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Loomis Gateway Academy
Special Education School
3268 Penryn Rd Ste 200
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 778-6540
Loomis, CA 95650
(916) 778-6540
Grades: 2-8
| 41 students
Morningstar Montessori School
Montessori School
218 5th St
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-1324
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-1324
Grades: K
| 32 students
Nautilus Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
100 Hibiscus Ct
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-3889
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-3889
Grades: PK-K
| 31 students
The Phoenix School
Daycare / Preschool
2820 Theona Way
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 415-0780
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 415-0780
Grades: PK-K
| 113 students
Pine Hills Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
13500 Richards Ln
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
Grades: K-12
| 133 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
Grades: 1-11
| 47 students
Rocklin KinderCare![Rocklin KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom]( "Rocklin KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
3431 Marlee Way
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-7831
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-7831
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a 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) 786-6906
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 786-6906
Grades: K-6
| 33 students
1741 Santa Clara Dr
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 784-3331
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 784-3331
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
2312 Vernon St
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-3557
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-3557
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
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
Grades: NS-PK
| 55 students
Sunrise Montessori School Of Roseville, Inc.
Montessori School
8449 Sunrise Blvd
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 722-7772
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 722-7772
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
Weimar Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
20601 W Paoli Ln
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 422-7947
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 422-7947
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Weimar Institute Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
20601 West Paoli Lane
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 422-7900
Weimar, CA 95736
(530) 422-7900
Grades: 5-12
| 36 students
West Granite Bay KinderCare![West Granite Bay KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "West Granite Bay KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
8765 Sierra College Blvd
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 789-9898
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 789-9898
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Woodcreek KinderCare![Woodcreek KinderCare Photo - Early foundations preschool]( "Woodcreek KinderCare Photo - Early foundations preschool")
Daycare / Preschool
5141 Foothills Blvd
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 772-5252
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 772-5252
Grades: NS-PK
| 160 students
Placer County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: NS-K
| 76 students
Trinity Christian Academy (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
233 Berkswell Ct
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 742-5489
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 742-5489
Grades: 1-12
| n/a 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, St. Joseph Catholic School and Lake Tahoe Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Placer County, CA?
34 private schools are located in Placer County, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Placer County, CA?
Placer County, CA private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of students in Placer County, CA go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Placer County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Placer County, CA?
37% of private schools in Placer County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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