For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,089 students in El Dorado Hills, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in El Dorado Hills, CA are Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter, Oak Ridge High School and Cottonwood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado Hills, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in El Dorado Hills have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
El Dorado Hills, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Ridge High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in El Dorado Hills, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Harvard Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6980
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6980
Gr: 8-12 | 2,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3921 Sandstone Drive Ste. A
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 285-2003
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 285-2003
Gr: K-12 | 3,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in El Dorado Hills, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in El Dorado Hills, CA include Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter, Oak Ridge High School and Cottonwood. El Dorado Hills has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in El Dorado Hills?
3 public high schools are located in El Dorado Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in El Dorado Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in El Dorado Hills include: Cottonwood vs. Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
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