Best Grass Valley Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,805 students in Grass Valley, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grass Valley, CA are Clear Creek Elementary School, Grass Valley Charter and Yuba River Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grass Valley, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Grass Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17700 Mccourtney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 273-3664
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Magnolia Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22431 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Chicago Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15725 Mt. Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Lyman Gilmore Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8479
Gr: 5-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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 middle schools in Grass Valley, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grass Valley, CA include Clear Creek Elementary School, Grass Valley Charter and Yuba River Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Grass Valley?
9 public middle schools are located in Grass Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Grass Valley?
Grass Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Grass Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grass Valley include: Magnolia Intermediate vs. Arete Charter Academy

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