24 schools in Grass Valley

California · Public K-12

Grass Valley's public-school count of 24 reflects a system enrolling about 7,691 students inside California, broken out as 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high.

4-year change in Grass Valley

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

7,691

+1,271 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21

School count

+3 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

14,113

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Students

7,691

public K-12 · NCES

Schools

public K-12

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Alta Sierra Elementary	Elementary	KG-05	338
Arete Charter Academy	Elementary	KG-08	207
Bear River High	High	09-12	664
Bell Hill Academy	Elementary	KG-04	246
Bitney Prep High	High	09-12	91
Chicago Park Community Charter	Elementary	KG-08	43
Chicago Park Elementary	Elementary	KG-08	120
Clear Creek Elementary	Elementary	KG-08	173
Cottage Hill Elementary	Elementary	KG-05	485
Early Childhood Education	Elementary	M-M	·
Grass Valley Charter	Elementary	KG-08	546
Grass Valley Preschool	Elementary	M-M	·
John Muir Charter	High	06-12	629
Lyman Gilmore Middle	Middle	05-08	464
Magnolia Intermediate	Middle	06-08	410
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary	Elementary	KG-04	357
Nevada Union High	High	09-12	1,561
North Point Academy	High	09-12	111
Pleasant Ridge Special Education Preschool	Elementary	M-M	·
Silver Springs High (Continuation)	High	09-12	80
Union Hill Elementary	Elementary	KG-06	542
Union Hill Middle	Middle	07-08	146
William & Marian Ghidotti High	High	09-12	155
Yuba River Charter	Elementary	KG-08	323

About Grass Valley

Grass Valley is a moderately sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 24 schools and 7,691 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high.

Schools in Grass Valley average about 320 students each, 45% lower than the California norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Grass Valley has climbed 20% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,420 students to 7,691. Grass Valley now counts 21 public schools, up from 18 in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Grass Valley discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Grass Valley?

Grass Valley, California has 24 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,691 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Grass Valley?

Grass Valley has 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

What is the largest public school in Grass Valley?

Nevada Union High is the largest public school in Grass Valley by enrollment, with approximately 1,561 students.

What school districts serve Grass Valley?

Grass Valley is served by 9 public school districts, including Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary, Grass Valley Elementary, Chicago Park Elementary, Clear Creek Elementary, Nevada County Office of Education and 4 others.

What grade levels do public schools in Grass Valley cover?

Public schools in Grass Valley serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Grass Valley?

7 of the 24 public schools in Grass Valley are charter schools.