About the School
- Sierra Ranch School in Diamond Springs, CA serves 28 boys from grades 2 through 12 in a nonsectarian special education program within a town community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its enrollment.
- Approximately 30 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- As an all–boys special education school, Sierra Ranch offers a focused academic environment for middle and high school grade levels.
- Located near Placerville, Sierra Ranch is among several private schools within a 5–mile radius, providing families with specialized education options in the Diamond Springs area.
School Facts
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sierra Ranch School?
The application deadline for Sierra Ranch School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Sierra Ranch School is Summitview Academy (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cedar Springs Waldorf School (2.6 miles away)
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Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-4 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
7315 S Shingle Rd
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-9462
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Alternative School (Christian)
7006 Rossmore Ln
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 857-9100
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: NS-10 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
5005 Hillsdale Cirlce
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-5122
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Seventh Day Adventist
13500 Richards Ln
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-9447
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-4 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Montessori School
3132 Sheridan St
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-0567
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori School
2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Montessori School
4140 Mother Lode Dr Ste 100
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
3800 North Shingle Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 672-6657
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
3959 Park Dr.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-0391
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 642-6996
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 642-6996
0.9 miles
Gr: 2-6 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6984
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-6984
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 29% | 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
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 622-6212
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7090
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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