Williams Ranch Elementary School
14804 Pleasant Valley Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
188
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Glenshire Elementary School
10990 Dorchester Dr, Truckee, CA 96161
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
500
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Sierra Expeditionary Learning School
11603 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
211
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Forest Lake Christian School
12515 Combie Rd, Auburn, CA 95602
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
367
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg. Review Score
4.2
Truckee Elementary School
11911 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
437
Math Proficiency
46%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Deer Creek Elementary School
805 Lindley Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
Public Elementary School K to 4th
Students
285
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Bell Hill Academy
342 S SCH St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Public Elementary School K to 4th
Students
222
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Ready Springs Elementary School
10862 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
332
Math Proficiency
30%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
Cold Stream Alternative School
11661 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
6
Vantage Point Charter School
10862 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
41
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Echo Ridge Christian School
15504 Liberty Cir, Nevada City, CA 95959
Private Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
29
Tuition
$5,200
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Nevada City School of the Arts
13032 Bitney Springs Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
431
Math Proficiency
44%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Chicago Park Community Charter School
15725 Mount Olive Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
32
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Yuba River Charter School
10085 Adam Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
315
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Alta Sierra Elementary School
16607 Annie Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
327
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Clear Creek Elementary School
17700 McCtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
149
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Chicago Park Elementary School
15725 Mount Olive Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
121
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Cottage Hill Elementary School
22600 Kingston Ln, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
455
Math Proficiency
39%
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Reading Proficiency
41%
Grass Valley Charter School
225 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
535
Math Proficiency
40%
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Arete Charter Academy
16229 Duggans Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
248
Math Proficiency
27%
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Reading Proficiency
37%
Forest Charter School
470 Searls Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
774
Math Proficiency
35%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
51%
Union Hill Elementary School
11638 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Charter Elementary School K to 6th
Students
541
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter School
111 New Mohawk Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
Charter Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
202
Math Proficiency
32%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School
10821 Squirrel Creek Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Public Elementary School K to 4th
Students
383
Math Proficiency
27%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
27%
Grizzly Hill
16661 Old Mill Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
94
Math Proficiency
12%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
27%
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For families seeking quality education in Nevada County, CA, the area offers 36 school options serving Elementary grade levels, including the highly-rated Williams Ranch Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Echo Ridge Christian School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 72% reading proficiency. Nevada County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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