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Best El Dorado Hills Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 604 students in El Dorado Hills, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in El Dorado Hills, CA is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked El Dorado Hills Private Elementary 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
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
604 Students
504,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
44,285 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,407
$17,461
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,200
$1,026
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,779 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
81,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
17%
# Black Students
1 Student
23,623 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
332 Students
193,701 Students
% White Students
55%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,916 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
158 Students
123,004 Students
% of Others Students
26%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, CA is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School.
How many private elementary schools are located in El Dorado Hills?
4 private elementary schools are located in El Dorado Hills.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in El Dorado Hills?
50% of private elementary schools in El Dorado Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in El Dorado Hills are often viewed compared to one another?

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