Top 10 Best 95945 California Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,739 students in 95945, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 153 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95945, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95945, CA are Nevada Union High School, Bitney Prep High School and Chicago Park Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95945 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 95945, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95945, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nevada Union High School
Math: <50% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #22.
Bitney Prep High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Chicago Park Community Charter
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15725 Mount Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Rank: #44.
Bell Hill Academy
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
342 S. Sch St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grades: K-4
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Chicago Park Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15725 Mt. Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: #66.
Union Hill Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #77.
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10821 Squirrel Creek Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grades: K-4
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Lyman Gilmore Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8479
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8479
Grades: 5-8
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5350
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Grass Valley Charter
Charter School
225 S. Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8723
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8723
Grades: K-8
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
10840 Gilmore Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-9528
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-9528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Point Academy
Alternative School
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Reading: 21-39%
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
Reading: ≥80%
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yuba River Charter
Charter School
10085 Adam Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-6060
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-6060
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
95945, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Grades: K-3
| 210 students
Elderberry Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 8-12
| 60 students
Gvsd Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
10787 Bartlett Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grades: K-6
| 59 students
Lyman Gilmore Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Nevada County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9
| 9 students
Nu Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pleasant Valley 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning (Closed 2014)
Charter School
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Sierra Foothill High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Twin Ridges 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
Twin Ridges 3r Community Day School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Union Hill 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Union Hill Charter Home (Closed 2017)
Charter School
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95945, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95945, CA are Nevada Union High School, Bitney Prep High School and Chicago Park Community Charter.
How many public schools are located in 95945, CA?
15 public schools are located in 95945, CA.
What percentage of students in 95945, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95945, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95945, CA?
95945, CA minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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