For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,721 students in Nevada City, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Nevada City, 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.
Nevada City, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Nevada City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Nevada City, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nevada City School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Forest Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Gr: K-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 268-2200
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 268-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Nevada City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
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
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
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
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
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-3351
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Nevada City, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Nevada City, CA include Nevada City School Of The Arts, Forest Charter and Twin Ridges Home Study Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Nevada City?
4 public charter schools are located in Nevada City.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada City?
Nevada City public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Nevada City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Nevada City include: Forest Charter vs. Nevada City School Of The Arts, Nevada City School Of The Arts vs. Forest Charter
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