Best Schools in Garden Valley, California
1 schools · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Garden Valley by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
High · Black Oak Mine Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$432,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$432,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +3.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Garden Valley schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Garden Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Sierra Junior Senior High | 6.3 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $82,500
- Median home value
- $432,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 91%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Garden Valley compares
Median household income
$83k
83% of California median
About Schools in Garden Valley, California
Garden Valley, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, schools in Garden Valley show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Garden Valley is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High with a composite score of 6.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Garden Valley is served by 1 school district: Black Oak Mine Unified. These districts collectively serve 1,270 students.
Garden Valley's community shows 18% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $82,500. The poverty rate in the area is 18.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 475 students · 7th–12th | 6.3 |
Schools in Garden Valley
Garden Valley, California · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$82,500
Median Home Value
$432,700
Median Rent
$2,174/mo
Population
2,653
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
91%
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Community Profile
Garden Valley has a median household income of $82,500. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $432,700, with a median rent of $2,174/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.9%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Garden Valley, California
How many schools are in Garden Valley, California?
Garden Valley has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Garden Valley, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Garden Valley is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Garden Valley, California?
The top-ranked school in Garden Valley on MySchoolScout is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best high school in Garden Valley, California?
The top-ranked high school in Garden Valley on MySchoolScout is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High with a composite score of 6.3/10.
How many school districts serve Garden Valley, California?
Garden Valley is served by 1 school district: Black Oak Mine Unified.
What is the education level in Garden Valley, California?
According to Census data, 18% of adults in Garden Valley have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Garden Valley, California?
The median household income in Garden Valley is approximately $82,500 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garden Valley, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Garden Valley is 18.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Garden Valley, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.