Nevada County Office of Education School District
School District · Grass Valley, California
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Nevada County Office of Education?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nevada County Office of Education as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bitney Prep High
Grass Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Nevada City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest Charter
Nevada City · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#291 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,345
+$11,698 vs California median
District size
1,188 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Nevada County Office of Education ranks #291 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Nevada County Office of Education's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bitney Prep High (7.4/10), Twin Ridges Home Study Charter (7.1/10), and Forest Charter (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Nevada County Office of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitney Prep High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Twin Ridges Home Study Charter | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Forest Charter | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Nevada County Special Education | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nevada County Office of Education
Nevada County Office of Education is a Grass Valley, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,188 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $29,345 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Nevada County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bitney Prep High, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Nevada County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 29.0% and ELA proficiency of 43.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Nevada County Office of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nevada County Office of Education with test data.
Schools in Nevada County Office of Education
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Grass Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 1,188
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nevada County Office of Education?
Nevada County Office of Education has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nevada County Office of Education?
The average composite rating for Nevada County Office of Education is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nevada County Office of Education?
Nevada County Office of Education spends $29,345 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nevada County Office of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nevada County Office of Education is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nevada County Office of Education?
Bitney Prep High is the highest-rated school in Nevada County Office of Education with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Nevada County Office of Education?
Across schools in Nevada County Office of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nevada County Office of Education compare to other districts in California?
Nevada County Office of Education has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.6%
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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.
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