Stanford Ranch, Rocklin, CA
At a glance
Stanford Ranch is ranked #5 of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.3/5, 4th of 19 in Rocklin) and schools (4.1/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Stanford Ranch covers a big stretch of northwest Rocklin, one of the city's original master plans laid down through the 1990s and early 2000s on former ranch ground. The layout is classic planned suburb: wide collector roads, curving residential loops feeding off Stanford Ranch Road, and a housing mix running from starter tract homes to larger two-story stock. Retail sits close, clustered where Sunset Boulevard meets Stanford Ranch Road. That retail is part of the appeal and part of the tradeoff. Grocery, restaurants, and everyday errands are minutes away along the Sunset corridor, which is convenient but means the arterials carry steady traffic and the busier edges hum. Highway 65 runs along the community's flank, so freeway access is quick and the nearby ramps also push some noise into the outer streets. The canopy has had a couple of decades to fill in, so most interiors read as green and settled rather than raw. Homes near the commercial nodes trade some quiet for walkable errands. For buyers who want an established Rocklin address with shopping, schools, and the freeway all in a short drive, Stanford Ranch is the anchor the rest of the city grew around.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.9
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Antelope Creek Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Parker Whitney Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Rock Creek Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Cobblestone Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Ruhkala Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Twin Oaks Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Valley View Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Breen Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Sunset Ranch Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| George A. Buljan Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Springview Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Granite Oaks Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Rocklin High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Whitney High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.
Stanford Ranch FAQs8 answers
Is Stanford Ranch a good place to live?
Stanford Ranch ranks 5th of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.3/5) and schools (4.1/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.0/5).
Is Stanford Ranch safe?
Stanford Ranch, Rocklin scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin.
Which schools serve Stanford Ranch?
Schools serving Stanford Ranch, Rocklin include Thomas Jefferson Elementary (3.5/5), Antelope Creek Elementary School (3.6/5), Parker Whitney Elementary School (3.8/5), Rock Creek Elementary School (4.2/5) and Cobblestone Elementary School (4.2/5). 10 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Stanford Ranch?
Stanford Ranch, Rocklin receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 15th of 19 in Rocklin. Summer days run 59° to 93°F and winter days 39° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Stanford Ranch walkable to shops and restaurants?
Stanford Ranch, Rocklin scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 4th of 19 in Rocklin.
What is Stanford Ranch known for?
Stanford Ranch, Rocklin is associated with Master-Planned, Rocklin High and Roseville Border. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.3/5) and schools (4.1/5).
How does Stanford Ranch compare to other Rocklin neighborhoods?
Stanford Ranch ranks 5th of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin. It ranks 4th of 19 in Rocklin for safety (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Rocklin are Antelope Oaks and Sunset Whitney.
What are the downsides of living in Stanford Ranch?
Stanford Ranch, Rocklin scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5).
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