Schools in 95623 — El Dorado, California: 95623 schools average near the state. The 5.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
95623 has 4 ranked schools in El Dorado, averaging a Scope Score of 52.9/100 — 8.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 50.1 to 55.9, a 5.8-point spread.
How 95623 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Charter Alternative Program (CAP) with a Scope Score of 56 and 19.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95623 averages 13.1%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95623 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95623 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95623 | El Dorado | 4 | Solid 52.9/100 | — |
| 95624 | Elk Grove | 13 | Solid 50.8/100 | -2.1 |
| 95621 | Citrus Heights | 7 | Developing 35.4/100 | -17.5 |
| 95620 | Dixon | 7 | Developing 32.8/100 | -20.1 |
| 95627 | Esparto | 3 | Developing 38.1/100 | -14.8 |
| 95628 | Fair Oaks | 9 | Developing 42.2/100 | -10.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95623
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95623 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95623
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charter Alternative Program (CAP) El Dorado County Office of Education Culture First | 19.9% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Charles F. Brown Elementary Mother Lode Union Elementary Growth Engine | 10.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Union Mine High El Dorado Union High Building Momentum | 18.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 4 | Pacific Crest Academy El Dorado Union High Building Momentum | 25.9% | Solid 50/100 |
Schools in 95623 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology