Best Schools in Nevada City, CA
Nevada City, CA has a total of 26 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 8,824 students attend Nevada City, CA schools. On average, schools in Nevada City score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Nevada City exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Nevada City, CA
Nevada City, CA has 8 high schools with 4,252 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 Nevada City score 42% 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 Nevada City meet expectations.
1. Tahoe Truckee High
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
2. Colfax High
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Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
3. Nevada Union High
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Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
4. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
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Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students
5. Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
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Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
6. John Muir Charter
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John Muir Charter District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
7. Earle Jamieson Educational Options
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Nevada County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nevada City, CA
Nevada City, CA has 7 middle schools with 2,094 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 Nevada City score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nevada City exceed expectations.
1. Union Hill Middle
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Union Hill Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 141 Students
2. Seven Hills Intermediate
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Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 399 Students
3. Alder Creek Middle
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
4. Lyman Gilmore Middle
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Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nevada City, CA
Nevada City, CA has 9 elementary schools with 1,704 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 Nevada City score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nevada City exceed expectations.
1. Donner Trail Elementary
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students
2. Deer Creek Elementary
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Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 285 Students
3. Bell Hill Academy
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Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 222 Students
4. Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
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Nevada County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 202 Students
5. Northside Elementary
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Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 253 Students
6. Alta-dutch Flat Elementary
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Alta-dutch Flat Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 90 Students
7. Williams Ranch Elementary
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Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 197 Students
8. Ready Springs Elementary
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Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students
9. Nevada County Special Education
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Nevada County Office Of Education • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 58 Students
10. Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
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Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nevada City, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nevada City, CA has a total population of 18,558 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nevada City, 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 Nevada City, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nevada City, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nevada City, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Nevada City, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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