Nevada City School of the Arts vs Penn Valley Union Special Education Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nevada City School of the Arts
Nevada City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
477 students
Penn Valley Union Special Education Preschool
Penn Valley · Public other
| Measure | Nevada City School of the Arts Nevada City, California | Penn Valley Union Special Education Preschool Penn Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1823 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #24280 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | – |
| Students | 477 | – |
| Enrollment | 477 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Nevada City | Penn Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nevada City School of the Arts is a charter school while Penn Valley Union Special Education Preschool is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nevada City School of the Arts better than Penn Valley Union Special Education Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nevada City School of the Arts and Penn Valley Union Special Education Preschool?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Nevada City and Penn Valley in California.
How do Nevada City School of the Arts and Penn Valley Union Special Education Preschool rank in California?
Nevada City School of the Arts is 1823rd of 5,693 and Penn Valley Union Special Education Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).