For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,186 students in El Dorado, CA.
The top ranked public schools in El Dorado, CA are Pacific Crest Academy and Union Mine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in El Dorado have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in El Dorado, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Union Mine High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6464
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6464
Gr: K-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
El Dorado, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6187 Pleasant Valley Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 644-4100
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 644-4100
Gr: 7-12
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in El Dorado, CA?
The top ranked public schools in El Dorado, CA include Pacific Crest Academy and Union Mine High School.
How many public schools are located in El Dorado?
3 public schools are located in El Dorado.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado?
El Dorado public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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