| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District | Auburn | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 3,965 | 11 | K–12 | 11 |
| Nevada Joint Union High School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,489 | 5 | 9–12 | 5 |
| Twin Ridges Elementary School District | Washington | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 94 | 2 | K–8 | 1 |
How Nevada County compares
Together they enroll 6,548 students across 18 schools. The largest is Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District with 3,965 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the California average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Nevada County, California
Nevada County has 3 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Nevada County is Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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