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Elementary Schools in Rocklin, California

Above Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 58.8/100

Rocklin, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 58.8/100 — 15.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Valley View Elementary at 74/100, where 51.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Rocklin schools average 31.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 15 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
58.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.9
32.0 – 73.8
Avg Exceeded %
31.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores

How Rocklin schools compare

Rocklin's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.8 — 15.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.0 to 73.8, a 41.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Valley View Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 51.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Rocklin schools average 31.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Rocklin averages 10.9%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Rocklin

6 Strong All-Around2 Culture First1 High Ceiling1 Solid Base5 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Rocklin ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Valley View Elementary
Rocklin Unified High Ceiling
74Placer51.2%74.6%5.3%1.8%
2Rocklin High
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
71Placer34.9%67.7%10.7%4.3%
3Sierra Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
68Placer41.5%75.7%6.3%3.2%
4Sunset Ranch Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
67Placer42.8%70.1%6.3%0.8%
5Whitney High
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
66Placer27.1%56.8%13.8%3.8%
6Cobblestone Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
65Placer36.0%65.9%5.3%1.3%
7Quarry Trail Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
64Placer38.3%67.9%4.0%0.2%
8Rocklin Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
62Placer39.3%66.1%10.6%0.9%
9Breen Elementary
Rocklin Unified Culture First
57Placer29.1%62.3%5.9%0.6%
10Rock Creek Elementary
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
56Placer33.0%60.7%13.2%1.6%
11Ruhkala Elementary
Rocklin Unified Solid Base
55Placer32.4%66.4%5.7%0.2%
12Parker Whitney Elementary
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
50Placer22.3%53.1%9.8%2.0%
13Antelope Creek Elementary
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
49Placer21.9%50.3%10.8%2.4%
14Twin Oaks Elementary
Rocklin Unified Culture First
47Placer21.4%50.6%10.1%1.1%
15Victory High
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
32Placer0.0%17.6%46.0%3.9%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Rocklin

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Destiny Christian School
African Methodist Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-4 · 106 students
11:1Private
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-TK · 14 students
14:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Rocklin

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Rocklin good?
Rocklin's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.8/100, which is 15.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 31.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Rocklin?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Rocklin is Valley View Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 51.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Rocklin schools compare to the state average?
Rocklin elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 31.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.0 to 73.8, a 41.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Rocklin?
Rocklin has 15 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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