Cedar Springs Waldorf School Photo - Located off of El Dorado Road near its intersection with Motherlode Drive, just minutes from Highway 50.

Best El Dorado County Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,175 students in El Dorado County, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in El Dorado County, CA include Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School and El Dorado Adventist School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
36% of private elementary schools in El Dorado County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked El Dorado County Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
El Dorado Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Cedar Springs Waldorf School Photo - Located off of El Dorado Road near its intersection with Motherlode Drive, just minutes from Highway 50.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
First Friends Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Grades: K-4
| 24 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
3115 Tierra De Dios Drive
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 677-3591
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Madrone Montessori School
Montessori School
3498 Green Valley Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 676-4110
Grades: K-2
| 28 students
Marble Valley Academy
Marble Valley Academy Photo - Marble Valley Sports program is of champion caliber. We participate in the County League of schools near us and produce winning basketball, volleyball, football and cross-country athletes. This photo shows our annual game at Arco Arena (now to be at Golden One Center).
(5)
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Grades: NS-10
| 167 students
Providence Christian School
(Christian)
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Summitview Academy
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in El Dorado County, California

El Dorado County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Sierra Ranch School (Closed 2020)
All-boys | Special Education School
4300 Forni Rd
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 626-3106
Grades: 2-12
| 28 students
Summitview (Closed 2014)
All-girls | Special Education School
5036 Sunrey Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
848 Glorene Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1818
Grades: NS-K
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in El Dorado County, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in El Dorado County, CA include Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School and El Dorado Adventist School.
How many private elementary schools are located in El Dorado County?
9 private elementary schools are located in El Dorado County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in El Dorado County?
El Dorado County private elementary schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in El Dorado County?
36% of private elementary schools in El Dorado County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in El Dorado County are often viewed compared to one another?

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