For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,982 students in 95603, CA (there are , serving 458 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 95603, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95603, CA are Bowman Charter, Placer County Community Schools and Sierra Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95603 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95603, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95603, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Placer County Community Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Placer County Court Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #55.
Skyridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Perkins Way
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7019
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7019
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #66.
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #77.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Placer High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Orange St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-4581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,303 students
Rank: #99.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11400 Lariat Ranch Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 887-1958
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 887-1958
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1010.
Ev Cain Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Palm Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-6106
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-6106
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1111.
Confluence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Grades: 10-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1212.
Placer County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
95603, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Day Treatment At Dewitt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11484 B Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Alta Vista Community Charter (Closed 2024)
Charter School
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7066
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Forty-niner Rop (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-5940
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
3050 Bell Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-5189
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95603, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95603, CA include Bowman Charter, Placer County Community Schools and Sierra Vista.
How many public schools are located in 95603?
12 public schools are located in 95603.
What percentage of students in 95603 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 95603 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95603?
95603 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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