Sierra Ranch School in Diamond Springs, CA serves 28 boys from grades 2 through 12 in a nonsectarian special education program within a town community setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 30 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
As an all鈥揵oys special education school, Sierra Ranch offers a focused academic environment for middle and high school grade levels.
Located near Placerville, Sierra Ranch is among several private schools within a 5鈥搈ile radius, providing families with specialized education options in the Diamond Springs area.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sierra Ranch School?
The application deadline for Sierra Ranch School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Sierra Ranch School is Summitview Academy (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cedar Springs Waldorf School (2.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Summitview Academy
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
3.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
4.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
5 miles
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Summitview Academy
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
3.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Independent Trails
Special Education School
7315 S Shingle Rd
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-9462
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-9462
10.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
District Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
7006 Rossmore Ln
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 857-9100
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 857-9100
13 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
13.4 miles
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Pine Hills Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
13500 Richards Ln
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
22.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Summitview Academy
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
3.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
4.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
5 miles
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Acceptance rate listed
Providence Christian School
(Christian)
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
4140 Mother Lode Dr Ste 100
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Avg. class size: 28 students
Providence Christian School
(Christian)
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
3959 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-0391
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-0391
13.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 642-6996
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 642-6996
0.9 miles
Gr: 2-6 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6984
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6984
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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