Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
El Rancho School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning diferences / Language-based
Year Founded
1961
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
12 students
Average Percentile SSAT
93%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
K-6th Grade Uniform
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Monthly
Summer Program Cost
$150
Summer Program Cost Notes
Weekly
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Holly Olson
Admissions Associate
Diane Puleo
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mad Science Program
Arts and Music Programs:
Classroom Music InstructionNational Anthem Community Singing
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guitar Lessons²ÝÁñÉçÇø Piano lessons
Young Rembrandts Art
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Carmichael Girl's SoftballEastern Little League (Baseball)
Happy Day Gymagery (Gymnastics)
School Notes
- El Rancho School is a place where parents are comforted to know that their children are not continually disturbed by others and are safe from the violent influences that disrupt education and frighten students and teachers.
- An integral part of an El Rancho School education is helping students make moral and compassionate choices.
- El Rancho School is committed to serving the individual needs of each of our students.
- In the pre-school, students are placed in classes according to their readiness skills and maturity, not their chronological age.
- At El Rancho School we believe that each of our students is entitled to a reasonably equitable amount of their teacher's time and help; therefore, we do not accept students who choose to frequently or seriously disrupt and interfere with the educational and recreational activities of other students. El Rancho School is a place where parents are comforted to know that their children are not continually disturbed by others and are safe from the violent influences that disrupt education and frighten students and teachers. An integral part of an El Rancho School education is helping students make moral and compassionate choices. El Rancho School is committed to serving the individual needs of each of our students. In the pre-school, students are placed in classes according to their readiness skills and maturity, not their chronological age.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does El Rancho School cost?
El Rancho School's tuition is approximately $150 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of El Rancho School?
The acceptance rate of El Rancho School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
Does El Rancho School offer a summer program?
Yes, El Rancho School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for El Rancho School?
The application deadline for El Rancho School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to El Rancho School is Victory Christian Schools (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3045 Garfield Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-5601
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3300 Walnut Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-1798
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2141 Walnut Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(914) 489-8958
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
2140 Mission Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 485-3418
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Catholic
5701 Locust Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-8845
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3045 Garfield Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-5601
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
4436 Engle Road
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students
Catholic
4524 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 486-4946
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 323 students
Sports: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
5601 Winding Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-2300
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
9738 Lincoln Village Dr Ste 100
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 930-6189
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3045 Garfield Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-5601
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3300 Walnut Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-1798
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2141 Walnut Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(914) 489-8958
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
2140 Mission Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 485-3418
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Catholic
5701 Locust Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-8845
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3045 Garfield Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-5601
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3300 Walnut Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-1798
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
2140 Mission Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 485-3418
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Catholic
5701 Locust Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-8845
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
5701 Locust Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 481-8845
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Stanley Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8138
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 979-8138
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Special Education School
5309 Kenneth Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7375
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7375
0.7 miles
Gr: K
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6141 Sutter Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-5727
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-5727
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Whitney Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7324
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2925 Mission Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2362
1.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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