Best Schools in Nicolaus, CA
Nicolaus, CA has 10 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,527 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Nicolaus meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nicolaus, CA
The top high schools in Nicolaus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheatland Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students
2. Yuba City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1822 Students
3. East Nicolaus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Nicolaus Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nicolaus, CA
The top middle schools in Nicolaus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Meadows Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plumas Lake Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nicolaus, CA
The top elementary schools in Nicolaus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcum-illinois Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 193 Students
2. Pleasant Grove
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Grove Joint Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 145 Students
3. Cobblestone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plumas Lake Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students
4. Browns Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Browns Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 122 Students
5. Barry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yuba City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 597 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nicolaus, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nicolaus, CA has a total population of 628 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nicolaus, 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 Nicolaus, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nicolaus, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nicolaus, 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 Nicolaus, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nicolaus, CA
How many schools are in Nicolaus, CA?
Nicolaus, CA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,527 students in total.
How do schools in Nicolaus perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Nicolaus score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Nicolaus meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nicolaus?
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: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Nicolaus
1 of 1 schools in Nicolaus carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Nicolaus. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.