Best High Schools in Grass Valley, CA

Grass Valley, CA has 9 high schools with 4,288 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Grass Valley score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Grass Valley underperform expectations.

1. Bear River High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. William & Marian Ghidotti High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students

3. Colfax High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students

4. Nevada Union High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

5. North Point Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 127 Students

6. Bitney Prep High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nevada County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students

7. Silver Springs High (continuation)

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students

8. Wheatland Union High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Grass Valley, CA

Grass Valley, CA has 7 middle schools with 2,028 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Grass Valley score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Grass Valley exceed expectations.

1. Union Hill Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Hill Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 141 Students

2. Seven Hills Intermediate

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 399 Students

3. Magnolia Intermediate

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. Lyman Gilmore Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Grass Valley, CA

Grass Valley, CA has 10 elementary schools with 3,335 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Grass Valley score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Grass Valley exceed expectations.

1. Chicago Park Community Charter

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chicago Park Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 32 Students

2. Deer Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 285 Students

3. Bell Hill Academy

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Alta Sierra Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Clear Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

6. Yuba River Charter

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yuba River Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 315 Students

7. Union Hill Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union Hill Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students

8. Cottage Hill Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

9. Arete Charter Academy

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

10. Ready Springs Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in Grass Valley, CA

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

Community Factors

Grass Valley, CA has a total population of 37,964 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Grass Valley, CA

9,651

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grass Valley, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grass Valley, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,173 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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