For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 288 students in El Dorado County, CA.
20% of private high schools in El Dorado County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private High Schools in El Dorado County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Summitview Academy
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
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
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(844) 752-9842
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
El Dorado County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Madrone Montessori School (Closed 2013)
Montessori School
3498 Green Valley Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 676-4110
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
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
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
Tahoe Montessori House (Closed 2006)
Montessori School
848 Glorene Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1818
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1818
Gr: NS-K | 36 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in El Dorado County, CA?
3 private high schools are located in El Dorado County, CA.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in El Dorado County?
20% of private high schools in El Dorado County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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