NCES CCD 2024-25 23 schools CA

Best-Resourced Schools in Rocklin, CA

23 public K-12 schools in Rocklin from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

23 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Rocklin's 23 public schools is Whitney High, scoring 32/100, against a city average of 39.8/100. Computed live across every Rocklin campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Rocklin, CA, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

23
Schools
14,364
Students
39.8/100
Avg Quality
21.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Rocklin Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Rocklin, CA enrolls 14,364 students across 23 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 5 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 21.9:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 39.8/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Rocklin on this index is Whitney High, at 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 2,041 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Rocklin spans 6 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Rocklin school enrollment varies 49× across entities

Rocklin school enrollment ranges from 42 students (lowest) to 2,041 students (highest), a spread of 1,999 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city, small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rocklin operates 6 school districts — among the most fragmented governance structures in the country

Each school district has independent budgeting, hiring, and service delivery authority. The fragmentation reflects historical patterns of inter-municipal boundary lines that pre-date modern city growth, students in different parts of the same city can attend different districts with different per-pupil spending, calendars, and graduation requirements. Per-region variation is largest in fragmented systems because each school district sets its own budget, contracts, and priorities without higher-level coordination above the regulatory floor.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rocklin student-teacher ratio is 21.9:1 — high (typically associated with larger urban scale or staffing constraints that have widened the headcount gap)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Rocklin has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 21.7% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Eligibility here is approaching the 30% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 10% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

# School Score
1. Whitney High 32
2. Rocklin High 32
3. Rocklin Academy Gateway 37
4. Granite Oaks Middle 36
5. Spring View Middle 35
6. Western Sierra Collegiate Academy 43
7. Quarry Trail Elementary -
8. Rocklin Elementary 44
9. Rocklin Academy 51
10. Sunset Ranch Elementary 42
11. Twin Oaks Elementary 39
12. Antelope Creek Elementary 40
13. Sierra Elementary 46
14. Breen Elementary 41
15. Parker Whitney Elementary 47
16. Rock Creek Elementary 34
17. Valley View Elementary 43
18. Cobblestone Elementary 39
19. Ruhkala Elementary 55
20. Maria Montessori Charter Academy 32
21. Victory High 49
22. Rocklin Academy at Meyers Street 60
23. Rocklin Alternative Education Center 38

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Rocklin

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Quarry Trail Elementary 71.8/100
  2. 2 Rocklin Elementary 70.7/100
  3. 3 Antelope Creek Elementary 69.7/100
  4. 4 Twin Oaks Elementary 69.6/100
  5. 5 Western Sierra Collegiate Academy 69.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Rocklin, CA?

The highest-ranked school in Rocklin is Whitney High with a quality score of 32/100. There are 23 public schools in Rocklin with 14,364 total students.

How many schools are in Rocklin, CA?

Rocklin has 23 public schools with a total enrollment of 14,364 students. 5 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 21.9:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.