For the 2025 school year, there are 69 public schools serving 35,640 students in El Dorado County, CA (there are 18 private schools, serving 1,527 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in El Dorado County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in El Dorado County, CA are Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter, Latrobe Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in El Dorado County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in El Dorado County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Latrobe Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7680 South Shingle Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Gr: K-3 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3371 Brittany Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-2600
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-2600
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Oak Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2561 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-1828
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-1828
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Silva Valley Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3001 Golden Eagle Ln.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3767
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3767
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
William Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3610 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6618
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6618
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Rolling Hills Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7141 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9290
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9290
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Rescue Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Meyers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1095 San Bernardino Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Miller's Hill
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7900 South Shingle Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Gr: 4-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Marina Village Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3993
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3993
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Rising Sun Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4940 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 936-2333
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 936-2333
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1665 Blackstone Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 672-3890
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 672-3890
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Lake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Sailsbury Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0652
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0652
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Harvard Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6980
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6980
Gr: 8-12 | 2,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Blue Oak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2391 Merrychase Dr.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 676-0164
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 676-0164
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Ocean Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16900 North Highway Nine
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-3566
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-3566
Gr: K-12 | 3,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Camerado Springs Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2480 Merrychase Dr.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1658
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1658
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4561 Buckeye Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-2277
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-2277
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Sutters Mill
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Luneman Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-2591
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-2591
Gr: K-3 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2380 Bass Lake Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2424.
Pacific Crest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2525.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Thompson Way
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-0814
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-0814
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2626.
Camino Polytechnic
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3060 Snows Rd.
Camino, CA 95709
(530) 644-4552
Camino, CA 95709
(530) 644-4552
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2727.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
860 Cave Valley Rd.
Cool, CA 95614
(530) 333-8355
Cool, CA 95614
(530) 333-8355
Gr: K-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Rite Of Passage
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10400 Fricot City Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Indian Diggings Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6020 Omo Ranch Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-6546
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-6546
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Volcanoville Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347
Gr: K-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Silver Fork Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Sugarloaf Ave.
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 293-3163
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 293-3163
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Walt Tyler Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Tyler Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Gr: K-4 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
Golden Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Fair Ln.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-4356
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-4356
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3434.
Ponderosa High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3661 Ponderosa Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-2281
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 1,689 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3535.
Divide High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8315
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8315
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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El Dorado County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2310
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2310
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Black Oak Mine Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
6540 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8312
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8312
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Charter Transitional Reporting Educational Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1286 Kyburz Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Clarksville Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2391 Merrychase Dr.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 350-6749
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 350-6749
Gr: K-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Clarksville Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4818 Golden Foothills Parkway
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
Gr: K-12
County Community Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6520 Oak Dell Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
6620 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Edushd Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
El Dorado Coe Charter Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2259
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2259
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
Elevated Digital Learning Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1201 Lyons Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
2701 Amber Trail
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-0366
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-0366
Gr: 4-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Gold Oak Arts Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3171 Pleasant Valley Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-3157
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-3157
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
3781 Forni Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Independence Continuation High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1450
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 622-7090
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 622-7090
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Independent Learning Center (Alternative) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
385 Pleasant Valley Rd
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 622-7090
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 622-7090
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
6187 Pleasant Valley Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 644-4100
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 644-4100
Gr: 7-12
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2371
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2371
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
3781 Forni Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Mountain View High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6530 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
3821 41st Ave.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 502-2667
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 502-2667
Gr: 1-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Placerville Union Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1032 Thompson Way
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7216
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7216
Gr: K-5
Transitional Learning Center (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: 9-12
Transitional Learning Center Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Vista High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
561 Canal St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3634
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3634
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Workforce Investment Act Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2257
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2257
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in El Dorado County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in El Dorado County, CA include Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter, Latrobe Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in El Dorado County?
69 public schools are located in El Dorado County.
What percentage of students in El Dorado County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in El Dorado County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado County?
El Dorado County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in El Dorado County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in El Dorado County include: Louisiana Schnell Elementary School vs. Sierra Elementary School, Silva Valley Elementary School vs. Oak Meadow Elementary School, Sierra House Elementary School vs. Tahoe Valley Elementary School
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