#1 Best Independent Schools in Placer County, CA
Merryhill School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any independent school in Roseville
Roseville, CA
A+Overall grade93 students6 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Placer County, CA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Placer County, CA. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Placer County, CA
Sugar Bowl Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Norden, CA
AOverall grade78 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Placer County, CA
Live Oak Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Meadow Vista, CA
AOverall grade134 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Placer County, CA
St. Albans Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Roseville
Roseville, CA
A-Overall grade192 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Placer County, CA
Tahoe Expedition Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 103% since 2013–14
Truckee, CA
BOverall grade229 students8 students per teacher
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