Eldorado School, Orange

Eldorado Emerson is an independent, nonsectarian, college preparatory school for boys and girls in grades preschool through 12. Our outstanding academic programs and the exceptional student experience we offer have enabled Eldorado Emerson to receive the highest accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Founded over fifty years ago, Eldorado Emerson embraces the whole child philosophy, making sure that life and learning are in balance. Eldorado Emerson celebrates over 50 years of excellence in private education! Our student/teacher ratio of approximately 10:1 guarantees one-on-one attention for all students, nurturing them both academically and socially. Our unique campus on over five acres provides an outstanding environment for learning. Whether crossing the bridge over the pond in our Monet Garden or creating masterpieces in our exceptional art studio, children are happy to come to school. They feel safe – as we enforce a zero tolerance policy for bullying – and children who feel safe are able to give their full attention to intellectual and personal growth. Children who have attended Eldorado Emerson for more than three years score, on average, two grade levels higher on standardized tests. However, standardized tests are not the focus of our curriculum. While we have the highest of academic standards, we also provide exceptional programs in music, art, theater, and foreign language for all grades. Perhaps most importantly, we help children to build character and integrity. We instill a sense of confidence in our students, helping them to make the right decisions as they grow into adults. Another way we do this is through our athletic programs where children can observe and create vivid examples of excellence. Our multiple sports teams for both boys and girls have garnered league championships. Ultimately, our dedicated teachers and family-like atmosphere foster a love of learning. Our students go on to the best colleges and universities in the country, and just as importantly become human beings who make parents proud.