Best Grass Valley Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,340 students in Grass Valley, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Grass Valley, CA are Grass Valley Charter, Yuba River Charter and Union Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grass Valley, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Grass Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Grass Valley, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 South Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8723
Gr: K-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Yuba River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10085 Adam Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-6060
Gr: K-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Union Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
Gr: K-6 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Arete Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Chicago Park Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15725 Mount Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Bitney Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
John Muir Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
960 Mccourtney Rd., Ste. E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Gr: 6-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Gr: K-3 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Edge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12338 Mcct.ney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 8-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Gr: 2-5
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
10787 Bartlett Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Gr: 6-8
12338 Mccourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Gr: 9 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Gr: 9-12
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
16229 Duggans Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Gr: K-8
22431 Kingston Ln
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Gr: 6-8
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Gr: 7-8
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Gr: 7-8 | 1 student
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Grass Valley, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Grass Valley, CA include Grass Valley Charter, Yuba River Charter and Union Hill Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Grass Valley?
7 public charter schools are located in Grass Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Grass Valley?
Grass Valley public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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