Auburn Elementary

Auburn is a charming Gold Rush-era foothill town with a tight-knit feel, and Auburn Elementary sits in the heart of it — though families in the area looking for strong academic outcomes may want to explore other options within the Auburn Union district, as test scores here tend to run below state averages across English, math, and science. That said, the school could be a comfortable fit for families prioritizing community connection and a smaller-town environment over top-tier academic rankings. With the Sierra Nevada foothills as a backdrop and a genuinely friendly local culture, there's a lot to love about raising kids in Auburn — the school experience is just one piece of that picture.