For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,146 students in El Dorado, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in El Dorado, CA are Pacific Crest Academy and Union Mine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in El Dorado have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
El Dorado, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union Mine High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Crest Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Union Mine High School
(Math: 28% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,046 students
El Dorado, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6187 Pleasant Valley Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 644-4100
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 644-4100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mountain View High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6530 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 621-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in El Dorado, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in El Dorado, CA include Pacific Crest Academy and Union Mine High School.
How many public high schools are located in El Dorado?
2 public high schools are located in El Dorado.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado?
El Dorado public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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