Best High Schools in 95949, CA

High schools
3
Students
3,044
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 95949, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bear River High

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 Students

2. Nevada Union High

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students

3. Wheatland Union High

B+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wheatland Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students

Best Middle Schools in 95949, CA

Middle schools
2
Students
840
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 95949, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Magnolia Intermediate

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students

2. Lyman Gilmore Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 95949, CA

Elementary schools
9
Students
2,472
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 95949, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bell Hill Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 222 Students

2. Clear Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clear Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 156 Students

3. Williams Ranch Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 197 Students

4. Alta Sierra Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students

5. Chicago Park Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chicago Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 121 Students

6. Ready Springs Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 371 Students

7. Arete Charter Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 248 Students

8. Cottage Hill Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students

9. Margaret G. Scotten Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 383 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 95949, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

95949, CA has a total population of 20,846 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 95949, CA

6,362

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95949, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.24 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95949, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95949, CA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

565 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 95949, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 95949, CA

How many schools are in 95949, CA?

95949, CA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,362 students in total.

How do schools in 95949 perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in 95949 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 95949 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95949?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
95722, CA

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
95959, CA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
95977, CA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
95717, CA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
95631, CA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations