| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District | Floriston | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 3,965 | 11 | K–12 | 2 |
| Nevada City Elementary School District | Nevada City | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 684 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Penn Valley Union Elementary School District | Penn Valley | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 609 | 4 | K–12 | 0 |
| Nevada Joint Union High School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 2,489 | 5 | 9–12 | 6 |
| Chicago Park Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 153 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Clear Creek Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 156 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Union Hill Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 682 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1,403 | 5 | K–12 | 0 |
| Grass Valley Elementary School District | Grass Valley | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,602 | 5 | K–8 | 0 |
| Twin Ridges Elementary School District | Washington | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 94 | 2 | K–8 | 1 |
How Nevada County compares
Together they enroll 11,837 students across 39 schools. The largest is Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District with 3,965 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Nevada County, California
Nevada County has 10 public school districts covering 9 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 (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Nevada County, CA?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Nevada County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Nevada County, CA?
Of the districts serving Nevada County, Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.