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Folsom High School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 432 reviews

Senior: I love the teachers’ dedication at Folsom High! They really go the extra mile to make learning and coming to class enjoyable. I also appreciate Folsom’s wide variety of classes. Taking new classes helped me find new interests, such as art and psychology. If I could change anything about the school, I would increase the art department’s budget. I’ve been an avid participant in drawing/painting classes for three years, and it makes me sad to see the teachers struggle each year to meet the budget. With increased funds, art classes would rely less on parent donations and would be able to help more students pursue their artistic passions.
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• A+

• 2,419 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Del Oro High School

• Placer Union High School District, CA
• 9-12
• 254 reviews

Alum: I loved my time at Del Oro! I was involved in sports medicine and made great friends through that! Some of my teachers were my biggest role models and made huge impacts on me. There was a lot of opportunities to challenge myself academically as well. I took a few AP classes that were difficult for me, but prepared me for college. I also took dual credit classes which I thought was very helpful. Another course that I loved was College Success because it helped me get ready for college and work on my applications.
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• A+

• 1,746 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rocklin High School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 369 reviews

Parent: They dont get their rave reviews from US News, and other school rating sites for nothing! High AP/SAT scores, awesome amount of clubs offered (robotics that compete at UC Davis), STEM, and overall challenging academics with outstanding teachers, as well as administration support. Overall, awesome high school that prepare kids for college.
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• A+

• 2,046 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vista Del Lago High School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 241 reviews

Senior: During my time at Vista del Lago High School, there have been many academic and extracurricular opportunities presented to me, such as a Beginning Dance class, a plethora of AP courses, and lots of clubs and volunteering options. With an extremely well-qualified staff and helpful administration, Vista del Lago helps me to succeed academically and reach my high school goals.
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• A

• 1,759 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robert E. Willett Elementary School

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 527 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Davis Elementary School

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 548 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA
• 7-9
• 3 reviews

Freshman: There was a teacher in the eighth grade that didn't treat students very well, and some student teachers seemed to only be there for the credit, et cetera. However, the personality of all the teachers and their ability to teach makes up for it.
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• A

• 744 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant Grove High School

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 468 reviews

Freshman: The teachers are really nice and supportive! I went there for summer school as a freshmen and I didn't know too much about the school but, the students were really nice and welcoming. It's a nice environment and additionally it is one of the best high schools in elk grove school district in academics.There are 4 academies that you can join which includes IDEA-engineering academy, biomedical, DMA-photography and art, and AVID-college preparatory. It is awesome.
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• A

• 2,536 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fred T. Korematsu Elementary School At Mace Ranch

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 486 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Russell Ranch Elementary School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A

• 668 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High School

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA
• 7-9

• A

• 636 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Franklin High School

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 654 reviews

Alum: Franklin is a very large public high school with strong academic and sports programs. Franklin does very well in their league and as a participant in their track and cross country program, competitive invitationals and teammates attending state level competitions wasn't anything new. Franklin also has a very strong Visual and Performing Arts program. Their choir is ranked superior (the highest rank) and are even going to New York this year. More importantly, Franklin students exceed national averages on AP testing and have a very wide selection of honors and AP classes, with their strength in faculty in Math and English. There is a very strong culture of academic competitiveness and college bound students. Every year, Franklin students get accepted into the most prestigious colleges in the nation. In my graduating year alone, some of the most notable college acceptances were Stanford, MIT, and John Hopkins.
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• A

• 2,536 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valley View Elementary School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 398 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A

• 552 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arnold Adreani Elementary School

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 819 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Empire Oaks Elementary School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A

• 521 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Granite Oaks Middle School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• 7-8
• 2 reviews

Parent: An elite middle school with a fantastic STEM program. Teachers who care and are involved, as well as an outstanding, involved Principal.
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• A

• 981 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Whitney High School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• 9-12
• 417 reviews

Senior: Whitney high school is a very unique school. It creates a sense of unity and community. It involves every student through clubs and sports to make every student feel like they belong. They do interviews on different students to highlight their high school experience at dances, football games, or even other events with friends. This school works hard to make sure every student is welcomed, especially through their Whitney United Movements, done every month to discuss issues such as bullying and kindness to get students talking about issues that all students can relate to. They are dedicated to making sure their students are not only excelling academically but also socially.
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• A

• 1,861 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverview STEM Elementary School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A

• 294 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sutter Middle School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• 12 reviews

Alum: I really like all the teachers. Especially at my first year there in 6th grade, I had very welcoming teachers who were always willing to help explain any problems. Also, the 0-period program is really great because you can get PE out of the way to take more academic classes, like Spanish. To add onto that, Mrs. Moon is a great teacher for orchestra, as well as the other band teachers there. The music program is amazing! Also, the more recent STEM program is a great way for more kids to learn about opportunities in the STEM field at a young age.
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• A

• 1,488 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Natoma Station Elementary School

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A

• 453 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Placer High School

• Placer Union High School District, CA
• 9-12
• 236 reviews

Senior: My overall experience with Placer High School has been great. I have learned a lot of life lessons from my school which including problem solving and work ethic. I would recommend Placer High to any incoming freshman that has just moved to the Auburn area. The all around culture at Placer High is amazing from the sports teams to the teachers and academics. We have off campus lunch everyday and many reasonable small business that offer food such has a sushi restaurant that offers a $5 student special. Of course Placer is amazing but it also has it's flaws. Placer is right next to Confluence High which is for the kids who get kicked out of other schools and every once in awhile they will wonder through campus with they're music blasting, but that's the only thing I can say badly about Placer High. Overall it is a really amazing high school.
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• A

• 1,339 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring View Middle School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• 7-8

• A

• 875 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sunset Ranch Elementary School

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA
• K-6
• 1 review

Parent: My two older kids started at Sunset Ranch when it was a brand new school in a brand new community. My son was part of the very first full graduating class to have started kindergarten and to go all the way to 6th grade. I love all the teachers and their willingess to go above and beyond when the student or family needs something extra. The staff is so friendly and welcoming and ready to help. One important thing for me is that in the 10 years I have been a part of the school with my kids, their teacher turn around is very low. I now have a 2nd grader attending the school and I feel at home and so does he. It is a great school! The PTC is always looking for new opportunities to bring interesting fun learning experiences in for the kids. Science and art are a big deal for both teachers and kids.
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• A

• 826 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Olympus Junior High School

• Eureka Union School District, CA
• 7-8
• 11 reviews

High School Senior: I made some of my greatest friends here, and definitely had some of the greatest teachers you could find.
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• A

• 518 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio