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Top 10 Best 95959 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,575 students in 95959, CA (there are , serving 76 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95959, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95959, CA are Nevada City School Of The Arts, Deer Creek Elementary School and Seven Hills Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95959 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95959, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95959, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nevada City School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Grades: K-8
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
805 Lindley Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1870
Grades: K-3
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Seven Hills Intermediate
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1840
Grades: 4-8
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Sch St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2880
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Grades: K-12
| 806 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
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
| 197 students
Rank: #99.
Nevada County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-0611
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Rank: #1010.
Grizzly Hill
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16661 Old Mill Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9052
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
16661 Old Mill Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9052
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95959 California

95959, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Grades: K-2
| 179 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
15434 Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
11425 Conservation Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-3351
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95959, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95959, CA include Nevada City School Of The Arts, Deer Creek Elementary School and Seven Hills Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 95959?
11 public schools are located in 95959.
What percentage of students in 95959 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95959 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95959?
95959 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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