Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School Photo - With thoughtful support and encouragement for high standards in academics and character development, GHS students excel in test scores and competitions both locally and statewide. Our graduates are actively recruited by local private high schools, are accepted by the one school for which they apply, and go on to top state and nationally-ranked colleges.

Best El Dorado County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,527 students in El Dorado County, CA (there are 69 public schools, serving 35,640 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in El Dorado County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in El Dorado County, CA include El Dorado Adventist School and Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
22% of private schools in El Dorado County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked El Dorado County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
El Dorado Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Acceptance rate listed
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cameron Park Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
4140 Mother Lode Dr Ste 100
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 28 students
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Cedar Springs Waldorf School Photo - Located off of El Dorado Road near its intersection with Motherlode Drive, just minutes from Highway 50.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Country Day Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
El Dorado Hills KinderCare
El Dorado Hills KinderCare Photo - El Dorado Hills KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3959 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-0391
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
First Friends Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Gr: K-4 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Francisco Drive KinderCare
Francisco Drive KinderCare Photo - Francisco Drive KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2220 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-0358
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Gift Of Kids Inc
Daycare / Preschool
5130 Golden Foothill Pkwy
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-8451
Gr: PK-K | 185 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
3115 Tierra De Dios Drive
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 677-3591
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Tuition listed
Marble Valley Academy
Marble Valley Academy Photo - Marble Valley Sports program is of champion caliber. We participate in the County League of schools near us and produce winning basketball, volleyball, football and cross-country athletes. This photo shows our annual game at Arco Arena (now to be at Golden One Center).
(5)
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori Manor
Montessori School
(9)
2222 Francisco Dr # 400
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 835-3905
Gr: PK-K | 67 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Christian School
(Christian)
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Summitview Academy
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Tahoe Prep Academy
All-boys
2478 Meyers Grade Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(844) 752-9842
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in El Dorado County, California

El Dorado County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3498 Green Valley Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 676-4110
Gr: K-2 | 28 students
Sierra Ranch School (Closed 2020)
All-boys | Special Education School
4300 Forni Rd
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 626-3106
Gr: 2-12 | 28 students
Summitview (Closed 2014)
All-girls | Special Education School
5036 Sunrey Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
848 Glorene Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1818
Gr: NS-K | 36 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (El Dorado County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,527 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
104 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,056
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,200
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.74
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
5%
11%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
31 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
780 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
49%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
567 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
36%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in El Dorado County, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in El Dorado County, CA include El Dorado Adventist School and Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School.
How many private schools are located in El Dorado County?
15 private schools are located in El Dorado County.
How diverse are private schools in El Dorado County?
El Dorado County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in El Dorado County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in El Dorado County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Dorado County?
22% of private schools in El Dorado County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in El Dorado County are often viewed compared to one another?

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