For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,640 students in 95945, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 240 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 95945, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 95945, CA are William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Yuba River Charter and Grass Valley Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95945 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95945, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95945, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Yuba River Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10085 Adam Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-6060
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-6060
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Grass Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 S. Auburn St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8723
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8723
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Bell Hill Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
342 S. Sch St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grades: K-4
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
Chicago Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15725 Mt. Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Rank: #66.
Union Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8456
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Nevada Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #88.
Lyman Gilmore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8479
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-8479
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chicago Park Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15725 Mount Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 346-2153
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
North Point Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11761 Ridge Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1225
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #1111.
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10821 Squirrel Creek Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grades: K-4
| 383 students
Rank: #1212.
Bitney Prep High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-1235
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #1313.
Silver Springs High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5350
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10840 Gilmore Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-9528
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-9528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
95945, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
342 South School St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6416
Grades: K-3
| 210 students
Elderberry Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
340 Buena Vista
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 8-12
| 60 students
Gvsd Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-6472
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
225 South Auburn St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2281
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
10787 Bartlett Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-6423
Grades: K-6
| 59 students
Lyman Gilmore Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
10837 Rough And Ready Hwy
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4483
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Nevada County Academy Of Learning (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9
| 9 students
Nu Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-1248
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pleasant Valley 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning (Closed 2014)
Charter School
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 268-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Sierra Foothill High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 272-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Twin Ridges 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
Twin Ridges 3r Community Day School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10725 Alta Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Union Hill 3r Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10725 Alta St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-1322
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Union Hill Charter Home (Closed 2017)
Charter School
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-2461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95945, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95945, CA include William & Marian Ghidotti High School, Yuba River Charter and Grass Valley Charter.
How many public schools are located in 95945?
15 public schools are located in 95945.
What percentage of students in 95945 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 95945 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95945?
95945 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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