Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
El Dorado Adventist School
About the School
- El Dorado Adventist School in Placerville, CA offers co–ed education for grades K through 8 in a town setting.
- Founded in 1935, the school is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church and is a member of the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
- The school has an average class size of 13 and a student acceptance rate of 98%.
- El Dorado Adventist School employs 4 teachers and serves a student body with 20% diversity in racial and ethnic representation.
- Tuition and dress code policies reflect a casual approach, supporting accessibility for families in the Placerville area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
El Dorado Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1935
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of El Dorado Adventist School?
The acceptance rate of El Dorado Adventist School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does El Dorado Adventist School offer?
El Dorado Adventist School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is El Dorado Adventist School's ranking?
El Dorado Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for El Dorado Adventist School?
The application deadline for El Dorado Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 353.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 347 students
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Sports: 7
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(626) 292-1156
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Seventh Day Adventist
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(530) 885-9447
Distance: 176.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 109 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
14435 Locust St
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(559) 582-4468
Distance: 353.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Alternative School
8827 E Broadway
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 292-1156
Distance: 364.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
15548 Santa Ana Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 867-0718
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Seventh Day Adventist
13500 Richards Ln
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-4 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
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3132 Sheridan St
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(530) 642-0567
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
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(530) 677-1776
Distance: 3.3 mi
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(530) 644-2412
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(916) 933-5122
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(530) 885-9447
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Gr: K-4 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
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(530) 642-9903
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
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(530) 672-6657
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Catholic
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Specialized Curriculum
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(530) 642-9903
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
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(530) 677-1776
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
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(530) 672-6657
Distance: 17.4 mi
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Daycare / Preschool
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(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%10
2871 Schnell School Rd.
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Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6244
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Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
1100 Thompson Way
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-0814
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-0814
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Charter School
Charter School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
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(530) 295-2271
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El Dorado High School
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Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
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School Reviews
5 11/26/2020
I love this school! It is warm and friendly. I like that it is a small school so you get to know the office staff, teachers, other kids and parents. The classes are small as well, which is nice. It is a very loving environment. My kids have really flourished. They came to this school shy and without confidence, and they have changed because of the love and guidance of all the people involved with the school. I leave the kids at school without any worries.
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