For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,683 students in 95959, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 95959, CA are Nevada City School Of The Arts, Forest Charter and Twin Ridges Home Study Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95959 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95959, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95959, CA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nevada City School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Grades: K-8
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Grades: K-12
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 New Mohawk Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-1815
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-1815
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 268-2200
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 268-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
95959, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Grades: K-2
| 179 students
Nevada City Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
750 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
505 Main St
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1830
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1830
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
800 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1890
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1890
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nevada City School Of The Arts (Charter) (Closed 2008)
Charter School
13032 Bitney Springs Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Sugarloaf Mountain Juvenile Hall Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15434 Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Washington Ridge High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
11425 Conservation Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-3351
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-3351
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 95959, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 95959, CA include Nevada City School Of The Arts, Forest Charter and Twin Ridges Home Study Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 95959?
4 public charter schools are located in 95959.
What is the racial composition of students in 95959?
95959 public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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