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Best 95959 California Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,006 students in 95959, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95959, CA are Earle Jamieson Educational Options, Forest Charter and Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95959 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95959, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95959 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95959, CA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Nevada City Hwy.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Forest Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Gr: K-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 268-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Gr: K-2 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 14%
750 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
505 Main St
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1830
Gr: K-2
800 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1890
13032 Bitney Springs Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
15434 Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
11425 Conservation Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-3351
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 95959, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95959, CA include Earle Jamieson Educational Options, Forest Charter and Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning.
How many public high schools are located in 95959?
3 public high schools are located in 95959.
What is the racial composition of students in 95959?
95959 public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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