For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 288 students in El Dorado County, CA.
20% of private high schools in El Dorado County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 High Schools in El Dorado County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Summitview Academy
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Tahoe Prep Academy
All-boys
2478 Meyers Grade Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(844) 752-9842
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(844) 752-9842
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
El Dorado County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Madrone Montessori School (Closed 2013)
Montessori School
3498 Green Valley Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 676-4110
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 676-4110
Gr: K-2 | 28 students
Sierra Ranch School (Closed 2020)
All-boys | Special Education School
4300 Forni Rd
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 626-3106
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 626-3106
Gr: 2-12 | 28 students
Summitview (Closed 2014)
All-girls | Special Education School
5036 Sunrey Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
Tahoe Montessori House (Closed 2006)
Montessori School
848 Glorene Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1818
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1818
Gr: NS-K | 36 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (El Dorado County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
288 Students
272,407 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
50%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24 Teachers
26,879 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
62%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$23,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,200
$1,482
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
34,980 Students
% Asian Students
1%
13%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
43,206 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
5 Students
15,763 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
215 Students
115,449 Students
% White Students
74%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
54 Students
48,585 Students
% of Others Students
19%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in El Dorado County, CA?
3 private high schools are located in El Dorado County, CA.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in El Dorado County?
20% of private high schools in El Dorado County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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