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Best Schools in 95986, CA
95986, CA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,236 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 95986 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95986, CA
The top high schools in 95986, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevada Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95986, CA
The top middle schools in 95986, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seven Hills Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95986, CA
The top elementary schools in 95986, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deer Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 285 Students
2. Grizzly Hill
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Ridges Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95986, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95986, CA has a total population of 105 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95986, 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 95986, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95986, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95986, 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 95986, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95986, CA
How many schools are in 95986, CA?
95986, CA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,236 students in total.
How do schools in 95986 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 95986 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 95986 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95986?
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: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations