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Top 10 Best Nevada County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 5,048 students in Nevada County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Nevada County, CA are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Tahoe Truckee High School and Sierra High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nevada County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Nevada County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bear River High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Nevada County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Tahoe Truckee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11725 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #44.
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Nevada City Hwy.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Grades: K-12
| 774 students
Rank: #66.
Nevada Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #77.
Bear River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11130 Magnolia Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 538 students
Rank: #88.
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 268-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #99.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bitney Prep High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Vantage Point Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1212.
John Muir Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
117 New Mohawk Rd. Ste. F
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-4008
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #1313.
Silver Springs High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nevada County, CA

Nevada County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Grades: K-3
| 210 students
Po Box 529
North San Juan, CA 95960
(530) 477-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
740 Timberland Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
Edge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12338 Mcct.ney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 8-12
| 60 students
470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Grades: K-2
| 179 students
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
10787 Bartlett Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grades: K-6
| 59 students
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
12338 Mccourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-2643
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
750 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
505 Main St
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1830
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
800 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1890
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13032 Bitney Springs Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9
| 9 students
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10862 Spenceville Road
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
16229 Duggans Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
22431 Kingston Ln
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
14685 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7333
Grades: 4-8
| 177 students
1999 Ridge Rd.
North San Juan, CA 95960
(530) 288-3247
Grades: K-4
| 4 students
1999 Ridge Rd.
North San Juan, CA 95960
(530) 288-3247
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
14806 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Grades: PK
| n/a students
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Po Box 529
North San Juan, CA 95960
(530) 268-3314
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
15434 Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nevada County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Nevada County, CA include William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Tahoe Truckee High School and Sierra High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Nevada County?
14 public high schools are located in Nevada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada County?
Nevada County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Nevada County are often viewed compared to one another?

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