Best Schools in Nevada County, CA
Nevada County, CA has 46 public schools (13 high, 5 middle, 23 elementary) serving 14,917 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Nevada County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nevada County, CA
The top high schools in Nevada County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William & Marian Ghidotti High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
2. Tahoe Truckee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
3. Colfax High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Placer Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
4. Bear River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 Students
5. Nevada Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
6. Bitney Prep High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
7. North Point Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 127 Students
8. Sierra High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
9. Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
10. Marysville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1028 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nevada County, CA
The top middle schools in Nevada County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alder Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Seven Hills Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada City Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 399 Students
3. Union Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Hill Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 141 Students
4. Magnolia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
5. Lyman Gilmore Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nevada County, CA
The top elementary schools in Nevada County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Donner Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students
2. Chicago Park Community Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chicago Park Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 32 Students
3. Glenshire Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
4. Sierra Expeditionary Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Expeditionary Learning District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students
5. Bell Hill Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 222 Students
6. Clear Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 156 Students
7. Williams Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 197 Students
8. Nevada City School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada City School Of The Arts District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 431 Students
9. Yuba River Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuba River Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 315 Students
10. Alta Sierra Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 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.
Questions About Schools in Nevada County, CA
How many schools are in Nevada County, CA?
Nevada County, CA has 46 public schools: 13 high schools, 5 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 14,917 students in total.
How do schools in Nevada County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Nevada County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Nevada County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nevada County?
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: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nevada County
4 places in Nevada County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Grass Valley (19)
- Nevada City (9)
- Truckee (6)
- Penn Valley (3)
School districts (6)
- Tahoe-Truckee Unified (11 schools)
- Nevada County Office of Education (5 schools)
- Nevada Joint Union High (5 schools)
- Grass Valley Elementary (4 schools)
- Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary (4 schools)
- Penn Valley Union Elementary (3 schools)