Very Good
#209 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 12% of private schools
Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School
Elementary School · EL Dorado Hills, CA
A private elementary school in EL Dorado Hills, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1060 SUNCAST LN, EL Dorado Hills, CA 95762
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Where Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,979
Median home value
$881,500
Median rent
$2,479/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.h.s. AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Clarksville CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 2,161 | Compare → |
| Gift of Kids IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| CottonwoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 3,099 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School is listed in EL Dorado Hills, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School
Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School is a private elementary school in EL Dorado Hills, CA, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School
What grades does Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School serve?
Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School?
Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School rank in CA?
Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School ranks #209 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School a private school?
Yes, Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School a religious school?
No, Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Dorado County
- Phone
- (916) 933-0100
- Area population (ZIP 95762)
- 47,262
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95762; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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