El Rancho School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
Carmichael, CA
5636 El Camino Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Carmichael
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In Carmichael, California, El Rancho School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. About 22 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 182 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–2
- Students
- 22
- Teachers
- 2.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about El Rancho School
What grades does El Rancho School serve?
El Rancho School serves grades Pre-K–2.
How many students attend El Rancho School?
About 22 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at El Rancho School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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