For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,365 students in Placerville, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Placerville, CA are Ocean Grove Charter, Rite Of Passage and Golden Ridge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placerville, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Placerville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Placerville, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Dorado High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Placerville, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Grove Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16900 N. Highway Nine
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-3566
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-3566
Grades: K-12
| 3,023 students
Rank: #22.
Rite Of Passage
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10400 Fricot City Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Golden Ridge
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Fair Ln.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-4356
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-4356
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Sky Mountain Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4535 Missouri Flat Rd. Ste. 1a
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 976-4436
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 976-4436
Grades: K-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #55.
Charter Community School Home Study Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Grades: K-12
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
South Sutter Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2044 Nicolaus Ave.
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 979-4436
Placerville, CA 95667
(800) 979-4436
Grades: K-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #77.
El Dorado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
561 Canal St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3634
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3634
Grades: 9-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #88.
Independence Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #99.
Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2275
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2275
Grades: K-12
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Ridge
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1041 Al Tahoe Blvd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 541-4126
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 541-4126
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Sierra Rop
Vocational School
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7130
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7130
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Placerville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Community Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6520 Oak Dell Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2271
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Edushd Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
El Dorado Coe Charter Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2259
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2259
Grades: K-6
| 5 students
Gold Oak Arts Charter (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3171 Pleasant Valley Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-3157
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-3157
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
3781 Forni Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
3781 Forni Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Placerville Union Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1032 Thompson Way
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7216
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7216
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Vista High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
561 Canal St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3634
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3634
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
6767 Green Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2257
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-2257
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Placerville, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Placerville, CA include Ocean Grove Charter, Rite Of Passage and Golden Ridge.
How many public high schools are located in Placerville?
11 public high schools are located in Placerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Placerville?
Placerville public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Placerville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Placerville include: Ocean Grove Charter vs. Sky Mountain Charter, Sky Mountain Charter vs. Ocean Grove Charter
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