For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,223 students in 95949, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95949, CA are Bear River High School and John Muir Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95949 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95949, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95949 have a Graduation Rate of 52%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bear River High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95949, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear River High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11130 Magnolia Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
John Muir Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
960 Mccourtney Rd., Ste. E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Grades: 6-12
| 589 students
95949, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12338 Mcct.ney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
12338 Mccourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pioneer High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Pleasant Ridge Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
16229 Duggans Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Pleasant Ridge Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
22431 Kingston Ln
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95949, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95949, CA include Bear River High School and John Muir Charter.
How many public high schools are located in 95949?
2 public high schools are located in 95949.
What is the racial composition of students in 95949?
95949 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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