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%
Tahoe Truckee High School
11725 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
836
SAT Overall Score
1260
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
28
Alder Creek Middle School
10931 Alder Dr, Truckee, CA 96161
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
598
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
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
Seven Hills Intermediate School
700 Hoover Ln, Nevada City, CA 95959
Public Middle School 4th to 8th
Students
399
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
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%
Nevada Union High School
11761 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,458
SAT Overall Score
1240
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
ACT Overall Score
28
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%
Lyman Gilmore Middle School
10837 Rough and Ready Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
461
Math Proficiency
25%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
38%
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%
Sierra High (Continuation) School
11661 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
50
Cold Stream Alternative School
11661 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
6
Custom Learning Academy
12710 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA 96161
Private Middle, High School 7th to 12th
Silver Springs High School
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
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
250 Sierra College Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
167
SAT Overall Score
1340
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
505 Main St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Charter High School 9th to 12th
Students
164
SAT Overall Score
1200
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
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%
North Point Academy
11761 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
127
SAT Overall Score
1300
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
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For families seeking quality education in Nevada County, CA, the area offers 63 school options 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 84% math proficiency and 90% 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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