Public schools in Rocklin, CA
22 open public schools with an address in Rocklin, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,287
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
1 virtual
An overview of Rocklin public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Rocklin, CA: 15 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,287 students, an average of 649 per school. The largest campus is Whitney High (2,041 students), and the largest elementary school is Rocklin Academy Gateway (1,093).
Rocklin Unified operates the most schools here (18), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 23% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Rocklin
Rocklin Unified
Public school district
18 schools in Rocklin
Maria Montessori Charter Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Rocklin
Rocklin Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Rocklin
Rocklin Academy Gateway District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Rocklin
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Rocklin
Elementary schools in Rocklin
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Creek Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 493 | 20.5:1 | |
| Breen Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 424 | 23.3:1 | |
| Cobblestone Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 372 | 21.2:1 | |
| Maria Montessori Charter Academy Maria Montessori Charter Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 283 | 17.5:1 | |
| Parker Whitney Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 422 | 20.5:1 | |
| Quarry Trail Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 705 | 22.8:1 | |
| Rock Creek Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 416 | 23.8:1 | |
| Rocklin Academy Rocklin Academy District · Charter | KG–06 | 556 | 24.3:1 | |
| Rocklin Academy Gateway Rocklin Academy Gateway District · Charter | KG–08 | 1,093 | 22.7:1 | |
| Rocklin Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 631 | 22.8:1 | |
| Ruhkala Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 334 | 20.7:1 | |
| Sierra Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 445 | 19.9:1 | |
| Sunset Ranch Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 554 | 21.2:1 | |
| Twin Oaks Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 506 | 20.2:1 | |
| Valley View Elementary Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 414 | 21.9:1 |
Middle schools in Rocklin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Oaks Middle Rocklin Unified | 07–08 | 979 | 20.5:1 | |
| Spring View Middle Rocklin Unified | 07–08 | 780 | 19.8:1 |
High schools in Rocklin
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklin Alternative Education Center Rocklin Unified · Virtual · Alternative School | 07–12 | 42 | 14.3:1 | |
| Rocklin High Rocklin Unified | 09–12 | 1,936 | 21.7:1 | |
| Victory High Rocklin Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 85 | 13.7:1 | |
| Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Western Sierra Collegiate Academy District · Charter | 07–12 | 776 | 20.3:1 | |
| Whitney High Rocklin Unified | 09–12 | 2,041 | 22.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.4%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian18.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial12%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Rocklin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,287 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rocklin
How many public schools are in Rocklin, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Rocklin: 15 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 14,287 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rocklin?
Schools with an address in Rocklin belong to 5 education agencies, led by Rocklin Unified (18 schools), Maria Montessori Charter Academy District (1 school), Rocklin Academy District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rocklin?
Whitney High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rocklin, with 2,041 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rocklin?
Yes. 4 of the 22 public schools in Rocklin are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Maria Montessori Charter Academy, Rocklin Academy, Rocklin Academy Gateway. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rocklin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rocklin public schools is 21:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Rocklin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities