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El Dorado County

California · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across El Dorado County's 69 public schools is roughly 34,706 students, an average of about 503 per campus. El Dorado Union High runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 35 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools.

7-year change in El Dorado County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
34,706
+5,277 (+18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
67
+2 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 66%
% Hispanic
23%
was 21%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
192,662
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
69
24 districts
Enrollment
34,706
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$108,845
Above California avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.3%
Below California avg
Elementary
35
10,803 students
Middle
12
4,858 students
High
11
7,981 students
Combined / other
11
11,064 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
El Dorado Union High
6,410 students · 24 districts in El Dorado County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of El Dorado County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
78%
Hispanic
15%
Black
1%
Asian
5%
Two or more
11%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
61%
Hispanic
23%
Black
1%
Asian
6%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
40.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.5% under 18

Test scores in El Dorado County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 46 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

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All schools (69)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CottonwoodEl Dorado HillsCombinedKG-123,563·
Sky Mountain CharterPlacervilleCombinedKG-122,511·
Clarksville CharterEl Dorado HillsCombinedKG-122,347·
Oak Ridge HighEl Dorado HillsHigh08-122,346·
Ponderosa HighShingle SpringsHigh09-121,675·
John Adams Academy - El Dorado HillsEl Dorado HillsCombinedKG-121,580·
El Dorado HighPlacervilleHigh09-121,135·
South Tahoe HighSouth Lake TahoeHigh09-121,076·
Union Mine HighEl DoradoHigh09-121,033·
Rolling Hills MiddleEl Dorado HillsMiddle06-08778·
Marina Village MiddleEl Dorado HillsMiddle06-08750·
South Tahoe MiddleSouth Lake TahoeMiddle06-08716·
Charter Montessori Valley View CampusEl Dorado HillsElementaryKG-08692·
California Montessori Project-Shingle Springs CampusShingle SpringsElementaryKG-08543·
Camerado Springs MiddleCameron ParkMiddle06-08536·
Lakeview ElementaryEl Dorado HillsElementaryKG-05527·
Jackson ElementaryEl Dorado HillsElementaryKG-05521·
Rescue ElementaryRescueElementaryKG-05519·
Pleasant Grove MiddleRescueMiddle06-08470·
Blue Oak ElementaryCameron ParkElementaryKG-05445·
Golden Sierra Junior Senior HighGarden ValleyHigh07-12436·
Edwin Markham MiddlePlacervilleMiddle06-08431·
Bijou CommunitySouth Lake TahoeElementaryKG-05422·
Lake Forest ElementaryEl Dorado HillsElementaryKG-05421·
Sierra House ElementarySouth Lake TahoeElementaryKG-05418·
Silva Valley ElementaryEl Dorado HillsElementaryKG-05416·
Oak Meadow ElementaryEl Dorado HillsElementaryKG-05412·
Sierra ElementaryPlacervilleElementaryKG-05402·
Tahoe Valley ElementarySouth Lake TahoeElementaryKG-05395·
Indian Creek ElementaryPlacervilleElementaryKG-04392·
Camino ElementaryCaminoElementaryKG-08375·
William Brooks ElementaryEl Dorado HillsElementaryKG-05372·
Louisiana Schnell ElementaryPlacervilleElementaryKG-05370·
Herbert C. Green MiddlePlacervilleMiddle05-08363·
Pinewood ElementaryPollock PinesElementaryKG-04339·
Green Valley ElementaryRescueElementaryKG-05334·
Meyers ElementarySouth Lake TahoeElementaryKG-05334·
Buckeye ElementaryShingle SpringsElementaryKG-05320·
Charter Home Study AcademyEl DoradoElementaryKG-08295·
Mountainside Middle College HighPlacervilleCombinedKG-12290·
Northside ElementaryCoolElementaryKG-06283·
Gold TrailPlacervilleMiddle04-08274·
Gold Oak ElementaryPlacervilleElementaryKG-05270·
American River CharterGeorgetownCombinedKG-12263·
Sierra Ridge MiddlePollock PinesMiddle05-08247·
Georgetown ElementaryGeorgetownElementaryKG-06229·
El Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed ProgramsPlacervilleCombinedKG-12202·
Sutters MillPlacervilleElementaryKG-03201·
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion CharterEl Dorado HillsCombinedKG-12180·
Pioneer ElementarySomersetElementaryKG-05162·
Rising Sun MontessoriEl Dorado HillsElementaryKG-08155·
Pacific Crest AcademyEl DoradoHigh09-12117·
Pleasant Valley MiddlePlacervilleMiddle06-08117·
Elevated Digital Learning AcademySouth Lake TahoeCombinedKG-12116·
Independence ContinuationDiamond SpringsHigh09-12104·
Mountain Creek MiddleSomersetMiddle06-0899·
Charles F. Brown ElementaryEl DoradoElementary02-0685·
Miller's HillShingle SpringsMiddle04-0877·
Latrobe ElementaryShingle SpringsElementaryKG-0355·
Mt. Tallac HighSouth Lake TahoeHigh09-1250·
Camino PolytechnicCaminoElementaryKG-0831·
Walt Tyler ElementarySomersetElementaryKG-0531·
Otter Creek ElementaryGeorgetownElementaryKG-0515·
Blue RidgeSouth Lake TahoeCombinedKG-1212·
Indian Diggings ElementarySomersetElementaryKG-0812·
Silver Fork ElementaryKyburzElementaryKG-0810·
Divide HighGeorgetownHigh09-129·
Central Sierra ROPPlacervilleHigh10-120·
Golden RidgePlacervilleCombinedKG-120·

Cities in El Dorado County

El Dorado Hills15 schoolsPlacerville15 schoolsSouth Lake Tahoe9 schoolsShingle Springs5 schoolsEl Dorado4 schoolsGeorgetown4 schoolsSomerset4 schoolsRescue3 schoolsCameron Park2 schoolsCamino2 schoolsPollock Pines2 schoolsCool1 schoolDiamond Springs1 schoolGarden Valley1 schoolKyburz1 school

About El Dorado County

El Dorado County is an average-sized California county of about 192,662 residents, home to 69 public schools and roughly 34,706 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $108,845, about 40% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 22% meaningfully above the California median.

On the school-mix side, El Dorado County consists of 35 elementary schools (10,803 students), 12 middle schools (4,858), 11 high schools (7,981), and 11 combined or other schools.

El Dorado Union High dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,410 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 18%: 29,429 students in SY 2017-18 versus 34,706 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 65 to 67 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 66% to 62%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for El Dorado County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve El Dorado County?
There are 69 public K-12 schools in El Dorado County, California, with a combined enrollment of about 34,706.
How many high schools are in El Dorado County?
El Dorado County, California has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 7,981 students.
How many middle schools are in El Dorado County?
El Dorado County, California has 12 public middle schools, serving approximately 4,858 students.
How many elementary schools are in El Dorado County?
El Dorado County, California has 35 public elementary schools, serving approximately 10,803 students.
What is the largest school district in El Dorado County?
El Dorado Union High is the largest school district in El Dorado County, serving approximately 6,410 students. The county contains 24 school districts overall.
What is the population of El Dorado County?
El Dorado County, California has a population of approximately 192,662, with a median age of 46. About 19.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in El Dorado County?
Median household income in El Dorado County is $108,845, above the California average of $89,387. About 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of El Dorado County?
Approximately 40.0% of adults 25 and older in El Dorado County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in El Dorado County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 32.3% of students in El Dorado County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in El Dorado County schools?
Across El Dorado County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 23.2 to 1.

El Dorado County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data