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)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
El Dorado Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
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.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Source: Verified school update
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 81%.
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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Rank:
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3/
Bottom 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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