For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,440 students in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,440 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #671 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#621 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
70%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,927 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,010
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,927
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16607 Annie Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2319
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2319
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22431 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Cottage Hill Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22600 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2808
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2808
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Arete Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
22580 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2800
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2800
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,440 students.
What is the rank of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District is ranked #671 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
70% of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District?
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,927 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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