The Rocklin Unified School District is in the top 3 best public school districts in the Sacramento region according to niche.com. 24 schools in Placer County, including nine in Rocklin, also score a 10/10 CA School Rating. Learn more at rocklinusd.org and placercoe.org.

Rocklin is also home to Sierra College, one of the leading community colleges in transfer rates in CA, and William Jessup University, offering undergraduate and graduate programs.