Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cottage Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottage Hill Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Grass Valley, CA, covering approximately 76.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottage Hill Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cottage Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottage Hill Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3926 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottage Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Cottage Hill Elementary School is ranked #3926 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cottage Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Cottage Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alta Sierra Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cottage Hill Elementary School?
485 students attend Cottage Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cottage Hill Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottage Hill Elementary School?
Cottage Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cottage Hill Elementary School offer ?
Cottage Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cottage Hill Elementary School part of?
Cottage Hill Elementary School is part of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District.
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