Best Schools in El Dorado County, CA
El Dorado County, CA has a total of 84 schools including 17 high schools, 16 middle schools and 40 elementary schools. A total of 35,475 students attend El Dorado County, CA schools. On average, schools in El Dorado County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in El Dorado County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in El Dorado County, CA
El Dorado County, CA has 17 high schools with 9,042 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in El Dorado County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in El Dorado County don't meet expectations.
1. Pacific Crest Academy
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El Dorado Union High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
2. North Tahoe High
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
3. Oak Ridge High
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El Dorado Union High • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2516 Students
4. Ponderosa High
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El Dorado Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1648 Students
5. Union Mine High
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El Dorado Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
6. El Dorado High
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El Dorado Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students
7. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
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Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students
8. Independence Continuation
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El Dorado Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
9. South Tahoe High
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Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
10. Mt. Tallac High
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Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in El Dorado County, CA
El Dorado County, CA has 16 middle schools with 5,678 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in El Dorado County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in El Dorado County meet expectations.
1. Marina Village Middle
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Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
2. Miller's Hill
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Latrobe • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 96 Students
3. Pleasant Grove Middle
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Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students
4. Gold Trail
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Gold Trail Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 278 Students
5. North Tahoe Middle
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
6. Edwin Markham Middle
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Placerville Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 391 Students
7. Mountain Creek Middle
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Pioneer Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 81 Students
8. Sierra Ridge Middle
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Pollock Pines Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 263 Students
9. Pleasant Valley Middle
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Gold Oak Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students
10. Rolling Hills Middle
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Buckeye Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
Best Elementary Schools in El Dorado County, CA
El Dorado County, CA has 40 elementary schools with 11,725 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in El Dorado County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in El Dorado County meet expectations.
1. Lakeview Elementary
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Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students
2. Jackson Elementary
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Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
3. Latrobe Elementary
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Latrobe • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 65 Students
4. Rescue Elementary
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Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students
5. Lake Forest Elementary
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Rescue Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
6. Rising Sun Montessori
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Rising Sun Montessori District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 135 Students
7. Oak Meadow Elementary
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Buckeye Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
8. Tahoe Lake Elementary
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
9. Silver Fork Elementary
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Silver Fork Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 13 Students
10. Camino Polytechnic
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Camino Polytechnic District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in El Dorado County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
El Dorado County, CA has a total population of 191,185 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in El Dorado County, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood El Dorado County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in El Dorado County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for El Dorado County, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 29%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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