Nevada City Elementary School District

800 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959-2952
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Nevada City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 705 students in Nevada City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Nevada City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
705 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nevada City Elementary School District, which is ranked #327 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#330 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
34%
59%
47%
55-59%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
9%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,471 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,485 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,471
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,485
$18,396

Best Nevada City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
805 Lindley Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1870
Gr: K-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Seven Hills Intermediate
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1840
Gr: 4-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nevada City Elementary School District?
Nevada City Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 705 students.
What is the rank of Nevada City Elementary School District?
Nevada City Elementary School District is ranked #327 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada City Elementary School District?
82% of Nevada City Elementary School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevada City Elementary School District?
Nevada City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Nevada City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,485 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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