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#1382 of 1,787 private schools in CA
EL Dorado Adventist School
Elementary School
1900 BROADWAY, Placerville, CA 95667
Enrollment
59
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
59
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,382 of 1,787
In Placerville
#2 of 2
public schools
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About EL Dorado Adventist School
EL Dorado Adventist School is a private elementary school in Placerville, CA. EL Dorado Adventist School serves approximately 59 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. EL Dorado Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,382 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 59 students, EL Dorado Adventist School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
EL Dorado Adventist School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
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Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EL Dorado Adventist School (this school) | 5.4 |
| Louisiana Schnell Elementary | 2.4 |
| Sierra Elementary | 5.4 |
| Edwin Markham Middle | 6.1 |
| Gold Oak Elementary | 4.5 |
| Sky Mountain Charter | 6.7 |
| Herbert C. Green Middle | 4.2 |
| Pleasant Valley Middle | 4.0 |
| Charter Alternative Program (CAP) | 7.7 |
| Charter Community School Home Study Academy | 7.2 |
| El Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed Programs | 4.2 |
| Indian Creek Elementary | 3.9 |
| Gold Trail | 5.5 |
| Sutters Mill | 6.7 |
| South Sutter Charter | 6.8 |
| Blue Ridge | — |
| Ocean Grove Charter | 6.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1900 BROADWAY, Placerville, CA 95667
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering EL Dorado Adventist School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Charter Alternative Program (CAP) (rated 7.7/10, 5.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Camino Elementary (rated 5.6/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Camino), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Sierra Elementary (rated 5.4/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Placerville, see our Placerville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Adventist Placerville | 0.0 mi | — |
| Louisiana Schnell Elementary Placerville | 1.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Sierra Elementary Placerville | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| El Dorado High Placerville | 2.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Gold Oak Elementary Placerville | 3.3 mi | 4.5 |
| COUNTRY DAY MONTESSORI Placerville | 3.0 mi | — |
| Edwin Markham Middle Placerville | 3.1 mi | 6.1 |
| SUMMITVIEW ACADEMY Placerville | 3.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Sky Mountain Charter Placerville | 3.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Independence Continuation Placerville | 4.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Herbert C. Green Middle Placerville | 4.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Camino Polytechnic Camino | 4.5 mi | — |
| Camino Elementary Camino | 4.5 mi | 5.6 |
| SUMMITVIEW RANCH ACADEMY Placerville | 4.9 mi | — |
| Pleasant Valley Middle Placerville | 5.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Blaise Pascal School El Dorado | 5.4 mi | — |
| Pacific Crest Academy El Dorado | 5.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Union Mine High El Dorado | 5.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Charter Alternative Program (CAP) Placerville | 5.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Charter Community School Home Study Academy Placerville | 5.8 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95667 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,499
Median Home Value
$527,900
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
Population
36,286
College Educated
28.6%
Homeownership
75.2%
Avg Commute
27.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
49.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about EL Dorado Adventist School
What grades does EL Dorado Adventist School serve?
EL Dorado Adventist School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend EL Dorado Adventist School?
EL Dorado Adventist School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Adventist School?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Adventist School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does EL Dorado Adventist School rank in CA?
EL Dorado Adventist School ranks #1,382 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is EL Dorado Adventist School's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Dorado Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is EL Dorado Adventist School a private school?
Yes, EL Dorado Adventist School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is EL Dorado Adventist School a religious school?
EL Dorado Adventist School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- El Dorado County
- Phone
- (530) 622-3560
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