El Dorado Hills KinderCare Photo - Front of Buildling

Best El Dorado Hills Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 945 students in El Dorado Hills, CA (there are 13 public schools, serving 11,133 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in El Dorado Hills, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in El Dorado Hills, CA is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
22% of private schools in El Dorado Hills, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked El Dorado Hills Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
District Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
7006 Rossmore Ln
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 857-9100
Gr: 3-12 | 41 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
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).
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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
Point Quest Education - Elementary Dorado Hills
Special Education School
4900 Windplay Dr
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 422-0571
Gr: Inquire with school | 59 students

Overview

This Town (El Dorado Hills)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
945 Students
665,620 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
60 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
$18,162
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,200
$1,048
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.74
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
7%
11%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
19 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
392 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
42%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,500 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
393 Students
189,147 Students
% of Others Students
42%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in El Dorado Hills, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in El Dorado Hills, CA is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School.
How many private schools are located in El Dorado Hills?
9 private schools are located in El Dorado Hills.
How diverse are private schools in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in El Dorado Hills go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in El Dorado Hills are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Dorado Hills?
22% of private schools in El Dorado Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in El Dorado Hills are often viewed compared to one another?

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