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Best 95959 California Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,123 students in 95959, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95959, CA are Nevada City School Of The Arts, Seven Hills Intermediate and Earle Jamieson Educational Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95959 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95959, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95959, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nevada City School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Nevada City Hwy.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Forest Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Gr: K-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 New Mohawk Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-1815
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Grizzly Hill
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16661 Old Mill Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9052
Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Nevada County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-0611
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95959 California

95959, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gold Run Elementary School (Closed 2012)
470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Gr: K-2 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Nevada City Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
750 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Nevada City Elementary School (Closed 2011)
505 Main St
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1830
Gr: K-2
Nevada City Preschool (Closed 2023)
800 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1890
Nevada City School Of The Arts (Charter) (Closed 2008)
Charter School
13032 Bitney Springs Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Sugarloaf Mountain Juvenile Hall Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15434 Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Washington Ridge High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
11425 Conservation Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-3351
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95959, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95959, CA include Nevada City School Of The Arts, Seven Hills Intermediate and Earle Jamieson Educational Options.
How many public middle schools are located in 95959?
7 public middle schools are located in 95959.
What is the racial composition of students in 95959?
95959 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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