El Dorado Hills school for K-8 students with learning differences. Small classes, advanced teachers, academics plus character development
Golden Hills School in El Dorado Hills serves students in prekindergarten through 8th grade, with a specific focus on supporting students with mild learning differences. The school's Learning Difference Program is designed to help students who benefit from specialized instruction and individualized support to succeed academically and socially alongside their peers.
With an average class size of just 15 students and a faculty of whom 90% hold advanced degrees, Golden Hills provides the personalized attention many students with learning differences need to thrive. The school emphasizes character development and integrity alongside academics, creating a structured environment that balances high expectations with individualized support. Students have access to a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, fine arts, computer science, and Spanish language programs.
Golden Hills School serves 168 students in a co-ed, diverse community (47% students of color). Annual tuition is $16,000, and the school maintains rolling admissions with a 75% acceptance rate. The school is accredited by WASC and holds memberships in NAIS and CAIS, reflecting its commitment to quality independent education. For more information, families can contact the school at (916) 933-0100 or visit goldenhillsschool.net.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students168
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$16,000
Est.1992
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $16,000 |
| Total Students | 168 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 75 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 47 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Flag Football · Golf · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Computer Science · Spanish Language Program · Student Leadership · Arts and Music Programs: · Fine Arts Program · Music Program |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | goldenhillsschool.net/calendar |
Contact the school
(916) 933-01001060 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, California 95762
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