For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,966 students in 95959, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95959, CA are Nevada City School Of The Arts, Seven Hills Intermediate and Earle Jamieson Educational Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95959 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95959, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95959, CA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nevada City School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Seven Hills Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: 4-8
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Grades: K-12
| 774 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
Nevada County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-0611
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-0611
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Rank: #77.
Grizzly Hill
Magnet School
(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
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
95959, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Grades: K-2
| 179 students
Nevada City Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
750 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
505 Main St
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1830
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1830
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
800 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1890
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1890
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
1 Sch St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2880
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2880
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95959, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95959, CA include Nevada City School Of The Arts, Seven Hills Intermediate and Earle Jamieson Educational Options.
How many public middle schools are located in 95959?
7 public middle schools are located in 95959.
What is the racial composition of students in 95959?
95959 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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