Best Nevada City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,041 students in Nevada City, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nevada City, 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.
Nevada City, CA public high schools 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 Nevada City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Nevada City, CA public high school 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Nevada City, CA (2026)

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 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nevada City, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nevada City, CA include Earle Jamieson Educational Options, Forest Charter and Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning.
How many public high schools are located in Nevada City?
3 public high schools are located in Nevada City.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada City?
Nevada City public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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