Photo: UncleVinny · CC BY 3.0Roseville’s public schools outscore 85% of California districts
Math proficiency in Roseville’s districts is 47%, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Roseville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Roseville’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 47% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Roseville Joint Union High spends $17,164 per student and Roseville City Elementary $15,231, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
John Adams Academy - Roseville, New Pacific Charter - Roseville, Adventure Christian School (private), St. Rose School (private), St. Albans Country Day School (private), Merryhill School (private), Roseville Community School (private), American Montessori Academy (private) and Gates of Learning Center (private) are in town. Independence High, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Roseville’s grade
A: better than 85% of California school districts, #122 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Roseville, with each school’s own grade.
Roseville runs its own schools through grade 8 (Roseville City Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Roseville Joint Union High School District. Parts of Roseville (14%, 6% and 6% of its land) are served by Dry Creek Joint Elementary, Center Joint Unified and Eureka Union Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Roseville
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Roseville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Roseville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville | A | Roseville City Elementary K–8 · Roseville Joint Union High 9–12 |
| Rocklin | A | Rocklin Unified K–12 · Placer Union High 9–12 |
| Citrus Heights | B− | San Juan Unified |
Every school in Roseville
44 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Roseville’s schools
Are Roseville’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Roseville children attend outscore 85% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #122 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Roseville in?
Two districts: Roseville City Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Roseville Joint Union High School District runs grades 9–12.
Where do Roseville kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: West Park High, Woodcreek High, Roseville High and Oakmont High.
What is Roseville’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Roseville Joint Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Roseville spend per student?
$17,164 in Roseville Joint Union High School District and $15,231 in Roseville City Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Roseville?
Yes: Adventure Christian School (religious, grades PK–9, 872 students), St. Rose School (Catholic, grades K–8, 234 students), St. Albans Country Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 212 students), Merryhill School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 118 students), Roseville Community School (nonsectarian, grades K–6, 83 students), American Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 51 students) and Gates of Learning Center (special education · all-boys, grades 9–12, 4 students). Roseville also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Roseville families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.