Top Grass Valley Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 24 public schools in Grass Valley, CA, serving 6,802 students. Grass Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Grass Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Grass Valley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Grass Valley, CA are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Clear Creek Elementary School and Alta Sierra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Top Grass Valley, CA Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- William & Marian Ghidotti High School Alternative School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 1%250 Sierra College Dr.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12 | 162 students
- Clear Creek Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20%17700 Mcct.ney Rd.10
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 273-3664
Grades: K-8 | 161 students
- Alta Sierra Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30%16607 Annie Dr.10
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2319
Grades: K-5 | 304 students
- Grass Valley Charter Charter School
Math: 47% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30%225 S. Auburn St.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8723
Grades: K-8 | 516 students
- Chicago Park Community Charter Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:8/Top 30%15725 Mount Olive Rd.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grades: K-8 | 63 students
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- Nevada Union High School Math: 40% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30%11761 Ridge Rd.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grades: 9-12 | 1,546 student
- Bear River High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%11130 Magnolia Rd.10
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12 | 611 students
- Cottage Hill Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%22600 Kingston Ln.10
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2808
Grades: K-5 | 415 students
- Bell Hill Academy Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%342 S. Sch St.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grades: K-4 | 221 students
- Magnolia Intermediate Math: 41% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%22431 Kingston Ln.10
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grades: 6-8 | 394 students
- Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%10821 Squirrel Creek Rd.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grades: K-4 | 477 students
- Chicago Park Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%15725 Mt. Olive Rd.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grades: K-8 | 123 students
- Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%340 Buena Vista St.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grades: 9-12 | 194 students
- Union Hill Elementary School Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50%11638 Colfax Hwy.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
Grades: K-6 | 582 students
- Lyman Gilmore Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50%10837 Rough And Ready Hwy.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8479
Grades: 5-8 | 506 students
- Sierra Montessori Academy Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%16229 Duggans Rd.10
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grades: K-8 | 156 students
- North Point Academy Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50%11761 Ridge Rd.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grades: 9-12 | 91 students
- Bitney Prep High School Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%135 Joerschke Dr.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grades: 9-12 | 88 students
- Nu Technical High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%11761 Ridge Rd.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grades: 9-12 | 45 students
- Arete Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%22431 Kingston Ln.10
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grades: K-8 | 11 students
- Silver Springs High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%130 Park Ave.10
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12 | 136 students
- Early Childhood Education250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5350
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Grass Valley Preschool10840 Gilmore Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-9528
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Pleasant Ridge Special Education Preschool22580 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2800
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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