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Elementary Schools in El Dorado Hills, California: El Dorado Hills schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 63.8/100

El Dorado Hills, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.8/100 — 19.0 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter at 96/100, where 87.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. El Dorado Hills schools average 39.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 12 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.0% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
63.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
53.4
42.1 – 95.5
Avg Exceeded %
39.6%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
6.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary12Solid
63.8/100
39.6%+19.0
High1Solid
69.1/100
41.1%+25.4
Middle2Solid
65.3/100
40.4%+22.7

How El Dorado Hills schools compare

El Dorado Hills has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.8/100 — 19.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter with a Scope Score of 96 and 87.8% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. El Dorado Hills schools average 39.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in El Dorado Hills averages 6.0% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in El Dorado Hills

6 Strong All-Around2 Culture First1 High Ceiling1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in El Dorado Hills

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Buckeye Union Elementary High Ceiling
87.8%Strong
96/100
2Silva Valley Elementary
Buckeye Union Elementary Strong All-Around
44.9%Strong
75/100
3Oak Meadow Elementary
Buckeye Union Elementary Strong All-Around
43.0%Strong
72/100
4Rising Sun Montessori
Buckeye Union Elementary Strong All-Around
41.7%Strong
71/100
5Rolling Hills Middle
Buckeye Union Elementary Strong All-Around
43.6%Solid
70/100
6Lakeview Elementary
Rescue Union Elementary Strong All-Around
48.4%Solid
69/100
7Oak Ridge High
El Dorado Union High Strong All-Around
41.1%Solid
69/100
8Jackson Elementary
Rescue Union Elementary Strong All-Around
46.6%Solid
67/100
9William Brooks Elementary
Buckeye Union Elementary Strong All-Around
41.4%Solid
65/100
10Marina Village Middle
Rescue Union Elementary Strong All-Around
37.2%Solid
61/100
11John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills
El Dorado County Office of Education Building Momentum
20.9%Solid
56/100
12Lake Forest Elementary
Rescue Union Elementary Solid Base
36.2%Solid
55/100
13Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Buckeye Union Elementary Building Momentum
34.6%Solid
55/100
14Clarksville Charter
Buckeye Union Elementary Culture First
12.6%Developing
43/100
15Cottonwood
Buckeye Union Elementary Culture First
17.2%Developing
42/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 15 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

Private Schools in El Dorado Hills

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Holy Trinity School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 190 students
13:1Private
Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 145 students
9:1Private
Point Quest Education - El Dorado Hills
Nonsectarian · Grades N · 59 students
10:1Private
District Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades 3-12 · 41 students
21:1Private
Gift of Kids Inc
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 28 students
8:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about El Dorado Hills

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 El Dorado Hills good?
El Dorado Hills's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.8/100, which is 19.0 points above the state average. 39.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in El Dorado Hills?
The highest-scoring elementary school in El Dorado Hills is Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter with a Scope Score of 96/100 and 87.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do El Dorado Hills schools compare to the state average?
El Dorado Hills elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.8/100 — 19.0 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 39.6% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills has 12 ranked elementary 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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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