For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,933 students in Auburn, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Auburn, CA are Placer County Community Schools, Sierra Vista and Placer County Court Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Auburn, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maidu Virtual Charter Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Auburn, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | 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: #55.
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: #66.
Placer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
Auburn, 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
Maidu High Independent Study (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3775 Richardson Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 109 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 high schools in Auburn, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Auburn, CA include Placer County Community Schools, Sierra Vista and Placer County Court Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Auburn?
8 public high schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Auburn include: Placer County Community Schools vs. Placer High School, Placer County Community Schools vs. Placer County Pathways Charter, Placer County Pathways Charter vs. Placer County Community Schools
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