Best Schools in EL Dorado Hills, California
25 schools · 14 Elementary · 2 Middle · 5 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in EL Dorado Hills?
Use this page to compare every school in EL Dorado Hills by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Rolling Hills Middle
Middle · Buckeye Union Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Oak Meadow Elementary
Elementary · Buckeye Union Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Oak Ridge High
High · EL Dorado Union High. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in EL Dorado Hills for 2026 are Rolling Hills Middle (8.3/10), Oak Meadow Elementary (8.1/10), and Oak Ridge High (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
25
13 public · 12 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$881,500
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
25
13 public · 12 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$881,500
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 13% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among EL Dorado Hills schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among EL Dorado Hills schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in EL Dorado Hills
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 25 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolling Hills Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Oak Meadow Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Oak Ridge High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Rising Sun Montessori | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Silva Valley Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Lakeview Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Marina Village Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Lake Forest Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Cottonwood | 5.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $165,979
- Median home value
- $881,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 87%
56% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How EL Dorado Hills compares
California rank
#212 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$166k
166% of California median
Schools in this city
18
EL Dorado Hills's public schools split across 5 districts
No single ISD owns EL Dorado Hills. The public campuses divide among 5 districts.
The largest shares: Buckeye Union Elementary (6), Rescue Union Elementary (4), Cottonwood District (1).
Among 13 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.1 to 8.3 — the spread is inside EL Dorado Hills, not a citywide average.
- Buckeye Union Elementary6 public · 46%
- Rescue Union Elementary4 public · 31%
- Cottonwood District1 public · 8%
- EL Dorado Union High1 public · 8%
- Rising Sun Montessori District1 public · 8%
About Schools in EL Dorado Hills, California
El Dorado Hills sits in the eastern Sacramento foothills of El Dorado County, and its public school landscape reflects a community that consistently outperforms state norms. Thirteen public schools carry rankings here, posting an average score of 7.0 out of 10 — a figure that understates the concentration of strong performers. Nine of those 13 schools, or 69%, score 7.0 or higher, meaning parents searching this city are far more likely to land in a solid school than not.
The top of the list belongs to Rising Sun Montessori, an elementary school scoring 8.6 out of 10 and the highest-ranked school in the city. Close behind it sit Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter at 8.5 — one of the relatively rare dual-language immersion programs in the Sacramento region — and Jackson Elementary, also at 8.5. Charter Montessori Valley View Campus rounds out the strong elementary tier at 8.0. Parents with school-age children in the lower grades have genuine options here: three of the top four schools are elementary level, and two offer Montessori or immersion models for families seeking structured alternative pedagogy.
The middle school transition holds up well. Rolling Hills Middle scores 7.6 out of 10, giving students from those high-performing elementaries a consistent path forward rather than the sharp quality drop that hits many suburban markets at the 6th-grade level.
Practically, the picture for parents is straightforward. El Dorado Hills is a strong market to search. The 69% rate of schools at 7.0 or above means the baseline is high, but the spread still matters — families should compare individual school scores rather than assuming neighborhood assignment lands them at the top. The Mandarin immersion charter and both Montessori options require deliberate enrollment decisions, so parents interested in those models should research application timelines early. For parents simply seeking a reliable neighborhood school, the data supports confidence: underperforming schools here are the exception, not the rule.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 461 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | 144 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 | ||
| 3 | 434 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 4 | 539 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 5 | 418 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 6 | 496 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 7 | 393 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 8 | 702 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.1 | ||
Private Schools6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 138 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate 121 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 14 elementary schools in EL Dorado Hills
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 814 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 741 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,375 students · 8th–12th | 8.1 | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St. Padre Pio AcademyPrivate 6 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Sequoia Gifted AcademyPrivate 16 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Summitview AcademyPrivate 9 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | District AcademyPrivate 140 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 144 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 3,099 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.9 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 115 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | District Christian AcademyPrivate 41 students · 3rd–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in EL Dorado Hills
EL Dorado Hills, California · 25 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$165,979
Median Home Value
$881,500
Median Rent
$2,479/mo
Population
47,262
College Educated
59%
Homeownership
87%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Community Profile
EL Dorado Hills has a median household income of $165,979. It is a well-educated community where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $881,500, with a median rent of $2,479/month. The local poverty rate of 3.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 5
- Other
- 4
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in EL Dorado Hills, California
How many schools are in EL Dorado Hills, California?
EL Dorado Hills has 25 schools, including 13 public and 12 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in EL Dorado Hills, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in EL Dorado Hills is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in EL Dorado Hills, California?
The top-ranked school in EL Dorado Hills on MySchoolScout is Rolling Hills Middle with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in EL Dorado Hills, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in EL Dorado Hills on MySchoolScout is Oak Meadow Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in EL Dorado Hills, California?
The top-ranked middle school in EL Dorado Hills on MySchoolScout is Rolling Hills Middle with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in EL Dorado Hills, California?
The top-ranked high school in EL Dorado Hills on MySchoolScout is Oak Ridge High with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve EL Dorado Hills, California?
EL Dorado Hills is served by 5 school districts: Rising Sun Montessori District, Cottonwood District, Buckeye Union Elementary, EL Dorado Union High, Rescue Union Elementary.
What is the education level in EL Dorado Hills, California?
According to Census data, 59% of adults in EL Dorado Hills have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in EL Dorado Hills, California?
The median household income in EL Dorado Hills is approximately $165,979 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in EL Dorado Hills, California?
Yes, EL Dorado Hills has 12 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School with a score of 7.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in EL Dorado Hills, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in EL Dorado Hills is 20.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in EL Dorado Hills, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.