Schools in Nevada City, California (2025)
8 schools · 2,517 students · 4 charter, 4 public · median Enrollment 259.
Nevada City, in California, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,517 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 4 charter, 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Nevada City's schools is 259, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning (69.7, top 25% of high schools nationally), followed by Deer Creek Elementary (66.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Seven Hills Intermediate (64.8, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Forest Charter (845 students), Nevada City School of the Arts (477 students), Seven Hills Intermediate (432 students).
Ranked schools in Nevada City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 170Sierra Academy of Expeditionary LearningNevada City · Charter High49.5% Math proficiency · 191 students
- 266Deer Creek ElementaryNevada City · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 259 students
- 365Seven Hills IntermediateNevada City · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 432 students
- 451Nevada City School of the ArtsNevada City · Charter Elementary44% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 534Twin Ridges Home Study CharterNevada City · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 208 students
- 620Grizzly HillNevada City · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 105 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Nevada City · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 69.7 Top 25% | 49.5% Math proficiency | 191 |
| 2 | Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 66.3 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 259 |
| 3 | Seven Hills Intermediate Nevada City · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 64.8 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 432 |
| 4 | Nevada City School of the Arts Nevada City · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 51.3 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 5 | Twin Ridges Home Study Charter Nevada City · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 33.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 208 |
| 6 | Grizzly Hill Nevada City · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 20.1 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 105 |
Other schools in Nevada City
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Nevada City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Nevada City?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is the highest-ranked school in Nevada City with a Success Index (US) of 69.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Nevada City?
Nevada City has 8 schools (1 high, 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 other) educating 2,517 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Nevada City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Nevada City is 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.