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El Rancho School

5636 El Camino Ave Carmichael, CA 95608

Tel: (916) 482-8656

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 115 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 115 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	El Rancho School
Nursery	30
Pre-K	24
Kind	10
1	12
2	10
3	8
4	5
5	9
6	7

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild learning diferences / Language-based

Year Founded

1961

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

115 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average Percentile SSAT

93%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

K-6th Grade Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Monthly

Summer Program Cost

$150

Summer Program Cost Notes

Weekly

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Holly Olson

Admissions Associate

Diane Puleo

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Mad Science Program

Arts and Music Programs:

Classroom Music InstructionNational Anthem Community Singing

Private Guitar LessonsPrivate Piano lessons

Young Rembrandts Art

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Carmichael Girl's SoftballEastern Little League (Baseball)

Happy Day Gymagery (Gymnastics)

School Notes

El Rancho School is a place where parents are comforted to know that their children are not continually disturbed by others and are safe from the violent influences that disrupt education and frighten students and teachers.
An integral part of an El Rancho School education is helping students make moral and compassionate choices.
El Rancho School is committed to serving the individual needs of each of our students.
In the pre-school, students are placed in classes according to their readiness skills and maturity, not their chronological age.

At El Rancho School we believe that each of our students is entitled to a reasonably equitable amount of their teacher's time and help; therefore, we do not accept students who choose to frequently or seriously disrupt and interfere with the educational and recreational activities of other students. El Rancho School is a place where parents are comforted to know that their children are not continually disturbed by others and are safe from the violent influences that disrupt education and frighten students and teachers. An integral part of an El Rancho School education is helping students make moral and compassionate choices. El Rancho School is committed to serving the individual needs of each of our students. In the pre-school, students are placed in classes according to their readiness skills and maturity, not their chronological age.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does El Rancho School cost?

El Rancho School's tuition is approximately $150 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of El Rancho School?

The acceptance rate of El Rancho School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

Does El Rancho School offer a summer program?

Yes, El Rancho School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for El Rancho School?

The application deadline for El Rancho School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Sacramento County, CA is $9,021 for elementary schools and $11,972 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sacramento County, CA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).