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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best El Dorado County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public elementary schools serving 27,460 students in El Dorado County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in El Dorado County, CA are Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter, Latrobe Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in El Dorado County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in El Dorado County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Latrobe Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7680 South Shingle Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Gr: K-3 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3371 Brittany Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-2600
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Oak Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2561 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-1828
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Silva Valley Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3001 Golden Eagle Ln.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3767
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
William Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3610 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6618
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Rolling Hills Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7141 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9290
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Rescue Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3880 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Meyers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1095 San Bernardino Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Miller's Hill
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7900 South Shingle Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Gr: 4-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Marina Village Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-3993
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Rising Sun Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4940 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 936-2333
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1665 Blackstone Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 672-3890
Gr: K-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Lake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2240 Sailsbury Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0652
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Blue Oak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2391 Merrychase Dr.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 676-0164
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Ocean Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16900 North Highway Nine
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-3566
Gr: K-12 | 3,378 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Camerado Springs Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2480 Merrychase Dr.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1658
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Buckeye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4561 Buckeye Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-2277
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Sutters Mill
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Luneman Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-2591
Gr: K-3 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2380 Bass Lake Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2540 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2323.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Thompson Way
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-0814
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2424.
Camino Polytechnic
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3060 Snows Rd.
Camino, CA 95709
(530) 644-4552
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2525.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
860 Cave Valley Rd.
Cool, CA 95614
(530) 333-8355
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Indian Diggings Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6020 Omo Ranch Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-6546
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4701 Volcanoville Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347
Gr: K-5 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Silver Fork Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Sugarloaf Ave.
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 293-3163
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Walt Tyler Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6860 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Golden Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
299 Fair Ln.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-4356
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3131.
Sierra House Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1709 Remington Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
Sky Mountain Charter
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4535 Missouri Flat Rd. Ste. 1a
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 976-4436
Gr: K-12 | 2,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
Gold Trail
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
889 Cold Springs Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-2595
Gr: 4-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3434.
Charter Home Study Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6984
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3535.
Camino Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3060 Snows Rd.
Camino, CA 95709
(530) 644-4552
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in El Dorado County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in El Dorado County, CA include Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter, Latrobe Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in El Dorado County?
57 public elementary schools are located in El Dorado County.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado County?
El Dorado County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in El Dorado County are often viewed compared to one another?

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