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Schools in 95623 — El Dorado, California: 95623 schools average near the state. The 25.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

95623 has 3 ranked schools in El Dorado, averaging a Scope Score of 47.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 48.9 (a state average weighted to 95623's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 30.9 to 56.0, a 25.2-point spread.

How 95623 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Union Mine High with a Scope Score of 56 and 18.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95623 averages 13.1%, below the state average of 21.3%, weighted to 95623's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95623 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95623
95623El Dorado347.0/100
95667Placerville3.7929.8/100-17.3
95682Shingle Springs7.6655.6/100+8.5
95672Rescue9.4351.2/100+4.2
95762El Dorado Hills13.41561.1/100+14.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95623

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum1 not compared

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 95623

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range30.9 – 56.0
25.2 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 21.3% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 30.9/1001 ranked elementary schools1 verdict withheld1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Charles F. Brown Elementary
Mother Lode Union Elementary Culture First
10.7%Developing
31/100
Charter Alternative Program (CAP)
El Dorado County Office of Education court and community school
19.9%Not ranked

High Schools (2)

avg 55.1/1002 ranked high schools2 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Union Mine High
El Dorado Union High Building Momentum
18.9%Solid
56/100
2Pacific Crest Academy
El Dorado Union High Building Momentum
25.9%Solid
54/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 95623Methodology · Explore all schools

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95623

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95623 (El Dorado) good?
95623 has 3 ranked schools in El Dorado, averaging a Scope Score of 47.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95623's own mix of school levels. 18.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 95623?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95623 is Union Mine High with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 18.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95623 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95623 average a Scope Score of 47.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 48.9, a state average weighted to zip code 95623's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 18.8% vs. 20.3% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95623?
Zip code 95623 has 3 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.