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Best Placerville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 12,161 students in Placerville, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Placerville, CA are Ocean Grove Charter, Sutters Mill and Sierra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placerville, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Placerville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Placerville, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
South Sutter Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2044 Nicolaus Ave.
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 979-4436
Gr: K-12 | 2,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Mountainside Middle College High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Edwin Markham Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 Moulton Dr.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-0403
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Gold Oak Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3171 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-3160
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-0765
Gr: K-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant Valley Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4120 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-9620
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Herbert C. Green Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3781 Forni Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Gr: 5-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Louisiana Schnell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2871 Schnell School Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6244
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
El Dorado Co Office Of Educational Special Educational Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2275
Gr: K-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Ridge
Alternative School
1041 Al Tahoe Blvd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 541-4126
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Placerville, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Placerville, CA include Ocean Grove Charter, Sutters Mill and Sierra Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Placerville?
17 public elementary schools are located in Placerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Placerville?
Placerville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% 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 Placerville are often viewed compared to one another?

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