For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,378 students in Nevada City, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nevada City, CA are Deer Creek Elementary School, Nevada City School Of The Arts and Seven Hills Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nevada City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Nevada City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Lindley Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1870
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1870
Gr: K-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
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 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Seven Hills Intermediate
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1840
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1840
Gr: 4-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Nevada City Hwy.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Sch St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2880
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2880
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
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 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
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 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Grizzly Hill
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16661 Old Mill Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9052
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9052
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Nevada County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-0611
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-0611
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Nevada City, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 elementary schools in Nevada City, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nevada City, CA include Deer Creek Elementary School, Nevada City School Of The Arts and Seven Hills Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nevada City?
9 public elementary schools are located in Nevada City.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada City?
Nevada City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Nevada City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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