📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 10 Rated Districts in Nevada County, CA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District | Truckee | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #2 | Nevada City Elementary School District | Nevada City | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #3 | Penn Valley Union Elementary School District | Penn Valley | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #4 | Nevada Joint Union High School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #5 | Chicago Park Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #6 | Clear Creek Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #7 | Union Hill Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #8 | Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #9 | Grass Valley Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #10 | Twin Ridges Elementary School District | Nevada City | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Nevada County, California (2026)
This page lists the 10 public school districts headquartered in Nevada County, California that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using CAASPP 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in California, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Nevada County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Nevada County, California? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in Nevada County, California, the highest-rated is Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District (Truckee), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 82nd percentile of California districts on CAASPP 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.