草榴社区

Marble Valley Academy Photo - Marble Valley Sports program is of champion caliber. We participate in the County League of schools near us and produce winning basketball, volleyball, football and cross-country athletes. This photo shows our annual game at Arco Arena (now to be at Golden One Center).

Best El Dorado County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,095 students in El Dorado County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschool in El Dorado County, CA is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
10% of private preschools in El Dorado County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked El Dorado County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cameron Park Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
4140 Mother Lode Dr Ste 100
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 28 students
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Cedar Springs Waldorf School Photo - Located off of El Dorado Road near its intersection with Motherlode Drive, just minutes from Highway 50.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Country Day Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
El Dorado Hills KinderCare
El Dorado Hills KinderCare Photo - El Dorado Hills KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3959 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-0391
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Francisco Drive KinderCare
Francisco Drive KinderCare Photo - Francisco Drive KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2220 Francisco Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-0358
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Gift Of Kids Inc
Daycare / Preschool
5130 Golden Foothill Pkwy
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-8451
Gr: PK-K | 185 students Tuition listed
Marble Valley Academy
Marble Valley Academy Photo - Marble Valley Sports program is of champion caliber. We participate in the County League of schools near us and produce winning basketball, volleyball, football and cross-country athletes. This photo shows our annual game at Arco Arena (now to be at Golden One Center).
(5)
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori Manor
Montessori School
(9)
2222 Francisco Dr # 400
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 835-3905
Gr: PK-K | 67 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Christian School
(Christian)
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in El Dorado County, California

El Dorado County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3498 Green Valley Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 676-4110
Gr: K-2 | 28 students
Sierra Ranch School (Closed 2020)
All-boys | Special Education School
4300 Forni Rd
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 626-3106
Gr: 2-12 | 28 students
Summitview (Closed 2014)
All-girls | Special Education School
5036 Sunrey Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
848 Glorene Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1818
Gr: NS-K | 36 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (El Dorado County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,095 Students
363,163 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
26,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
58%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,333
$15,631
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,200
$785
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
486 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
44%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
501 Students
144,386 Students
% of Others Students
46%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in El Dorado County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in El Dorado County, CA is Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School.
How many private preschools are located in El Dorado County?
10 private preschools are located in El Dorado County.
How diverse are private preschools in El Dorado County?
El Dorado County private preschools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in El Dorado County?
10% of private preschools in El Dorado County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private preschools in El Dorado County are often viewed compared to one another?

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