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Best Schools in 95959, CA
95959, CA has 19 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,154 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 95959 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95959, CA
The top high schools in 95959, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevada Union High
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Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
2. Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
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Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
3. Downieville Junior-senior High
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Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 20 Students
4. John Muir Charter
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John Muir Charter District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 558 Students
5. Earle Jamieson Educational Options
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Projected Test Scores
Nevada County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95959, CA
The top middle schools in 95959, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seven Hills Intermediate
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Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 399 Students
2. Lyman Gilmore Middle
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Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95959, CA
The top elementary schools in 95959, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell Hill Academy
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Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 222 Students
2. Williams Ranch Elementary
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Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 197 Students
3. Nevada City School Of The Arts
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Nevada City School Of The Arts District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 431 Students
4. Deer Creek Elementary
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Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 285 Students
5. Ready Springs Elementary
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Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 371 Students
6. Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
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Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 383 Students
7. Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
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Nevada County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 202 Students
8. Grizzly Hill
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Twin Ridges Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
9. Nevada County Special Education
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Nevada County Office Of Education • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 58 Students
10. Echo Ridge Christian School
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Echo Ridge Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 49 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95959, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95959, CA has a total population of 19,081 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95959, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95959, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95959, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95959, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 95959, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95959, CA
How many schools are in 95959, CA?
95959, CA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,154 students in total.
How do schools in 95959 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 95959 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 95959 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95959?
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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations