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 Hills Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 945 students in El Dorado Hills, CA (there are 14 public schools, serving 10,760 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 80%.
22% of private schools in El Dorado Hills, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked El Dorado Hills Private Schools (2025-26)

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

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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