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Placerville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 248 students in Placerville, CA, 2% of all K-12 students in Placerville, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
20% of private schools in Placerville, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Placerville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of El Dorado Adventist School
El Dorado Adventist School
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
(1)
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Cedar Springs Waldorf School Photo
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
(6)
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Map of Country Day Montessori
Country Day Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
(1)
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Map of First Friends Montessori
First Friends Montessori
Gr: K-4 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
(2)
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Map of Summitview Academy
Summitview Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
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Placerville, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Summitview
Summitview
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
All-girls | Special Education School
5036 Sunrey Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
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Map of Summitview Ranch Academy
Summitview Ranch Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
4300 Forni Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 624-2412
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Placerville, CA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
248
Students
12
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Placerville)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
248 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
24%
52%
0.59
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
8 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
182 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
60%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
69 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Placerville, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Placerville, CA is El Dorado Adventist School.
How many private schools are located in Placerville?
5 private schools are located in Placerville.
How diverse are private schools in Placerville?
Placerville private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Placerville go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Placerville are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Placerville?
20% of private schools in Placerville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Placerville are often viewed compared to one another?

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