Best Schools in Nevada County, CA
Nevada County, CA has a total of 55 schools including 16 high schools, 10 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 16,120 students attend Nevada County, CA schools. On average, schools in Nevada County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Nevada County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Nevada County, CA
Nevada County, CA has 16 high schools with 6,447 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 County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nevada County underperform expectations.
1. Bear River High
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Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 Students
2. Tahoe Truckee High
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
3. William & Marian Ghidotti High
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Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
4. Colfax High
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Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
5. Nevada Union High
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Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
6. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
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Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students
7. North Point Academy
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Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 127 Students
8. Sierra High (continuation)
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
9. Bitney Prep High
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Nevada County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
10. Silver Springs High (continuation)
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Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nevada County, CA
Nevada County, CA has 10 middle schools with 2,750 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 County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nevada County meet 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. Magnolia Intermediate
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Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
5. Lyman Gilmore Middle
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Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nevada County, CA
Nevada County, CA has 21 elementary schools with 6,094 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 County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nevada County exceed expectations.
1. Donner Trail Elementary
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students
2. Glenshire Elementary
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
3. Sierra Expeditionary Learning
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Sierra Expeditionary Learning District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students
4. Nevada City School Of The Arts
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Nevada City School Of The Arts District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 431 Students
5. Chicago Park Community Charter
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Chicago Park Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 32 Students
6. Deer Creek Elementary
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Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 285 Students
7. Bell Hill Academy
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Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 222 Students
8. Alta Sierra Elementary
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Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
9. Clear Creek Elementary
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Clear Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 156 Students
10. Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
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Nevada County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 202 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nevada County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nevada County, CA has a total population of 102,241 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nevada County, 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 County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nevada County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nevada County, 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 Nevada County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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