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Elementary Schools in Rocklin, California: Rocklin schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 61.4/100

Rocklin, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 61.4/100 — 16.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Valley View Elementary at 78/100, where 51.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Rocklin schools average 35.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — 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 7.5% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
61.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.4
43.3 – 77.6
Avg Exceeded %
35.7%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.5%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary15Solid
61.4/100
35.7%+16.6
High5Solid
56.2/100
23.4%+12.5

How Rocklin schools compare

Rocklin has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 61.4/100 — 16.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Valley View Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 51.2% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Rocklin schools average 35.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Rocklin averages 7.5% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Rocklin

9 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Solid Base1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Rocklin

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Rocklin Unified High Ceiling
51.1%Strong
83/100
2Valley View Elementary
Rocklin Unified High Ceiling
51.2%Strong
78/100
3Rocklin Academy
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
45.6%Strong
73/100
4Sierra Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
41.5%Strong
70/100
5Cobblestone Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
36.0%Solid
67/100
6Rocklin High
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
34.9%Solid
66/100
7Rocklin Academy Gateway
Newcastle Elementary Strong All-Around
43.6%Solid
64/100
8Sunset Ranch Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
42.8%Solid
64/100
9Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
36.5%Solid
64/100
10Rocklin Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
39.3%Solid
62/100
11Quarry Trail Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
38.3%Solid
62/100
12Whitney High
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
27.1%Solid
60/100
13Breen Elementary
Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around
29.1%Solid
58/100
14Rock Creek Elementary
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
33.0%Solid
57/100
15Parker Whitney Elementary
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
22.3%Solid
55/100
16Ruhkala Elementary
Rocklin Unified Solid Base
32.4%Solid
51/100
17Antelope Creek Elementary
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
50/100
18Twin Oaks Elementary
Rocklin Unified Culture First
21.4%Developing
47/100
19Rocklin Alternative Education Center
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Developing
43/100
20Victory High
Rocklin Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 20 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Rocklin good?
Rocklin's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 61.4/100, which is 16.6 points above the state average. 35.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 78/100 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 61.4/100 — 16.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 35.7% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.5% vs. 17.9% statewide.
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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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