For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,618 students in El Dorado Hills, CA. The top ranked public high schools in El Dorado Hills, CA are Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter, Oak Ridge High School and Cottonwood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado Hills, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in El Dorado Hills have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
El Dorado Hills, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Ridge High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in El Dorado Hills, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Harvard Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6980
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-6980
Grades: 8-12
| 2,375 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3921 Sandstone Drive Ste. A
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 285-2003
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 285-2003
Grades: K-12
| 3,099 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clarksville Charter
Charter School
4818 Golden Foothills Parkway
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
El Dorado Hills, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarksville Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4818 Golden Foothills Parkway
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 568-9959
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3821 41st Ave.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 502-2667
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 502-2667
Grades: 1-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in El Dorado Hills, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in El Dorado Hills, CA include Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter, Oak Ridge High School and Cottonwood. El Dorado Hills has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in El Dorado Hills?
4 public high schools are located in El Dorado Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in El Dorado Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in El Dorado Hills include: Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter vs. Cottonwood, Cottonwood vs. Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
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