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Best Schools in Penn Valley, CA
Penn Valley, CA has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,670 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Penn Valley meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penn Valley, CA
The top high schools in Penn Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bear River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 Students
2. Nevada Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
3. Wheatland Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students
4. Marysville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1028 Students
Best Middle Schools in Penn Valley, CA
The top middle schools in Penn Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magnolia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
2. Bear River
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 553 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penn Valley, CA
The top elementary schools in Penn Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 156 Students
2. Williams Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 197 Students
3. Lone Tree Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
4. Ready Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 371 Students
5. Cottage Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
6. Grizzly Hill
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Ridges Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Penn Valley, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Penn Valley, CA has a total population of 10,255 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Penn Valley, 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 Penn Valley, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penn Valley, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Penn Valley, 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 Penn Valley, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penn Valley, CA
How many schools are in Penn Valley, CA?
Penn Valley, CA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,670 students in total.
How do schools in Penn Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Penn Valley score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Penn Valley meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penn Valley?
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: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Penn Valley
3 of 3 schools in Penn Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Penn Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.