Total enrollment
2,573
+576 (+29%) vs SY 2020-21
10 schools in Nevada City
California · Public K-12
10 public K-12 schools operate inside Nevada City, with combined enrollment of about 2,573 students (6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Nevada City
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
+3 (+50%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,172
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,573
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
10
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Elementary | Elementary | KG-03 | 259 |
| Earle Jamieson Educational Options | High | 06-12 | 5 |
| Forest Charter | Combined | KG-12 | 845 |
| Grizzly Hill | Elementary | KG-08 | 105 |
| Nevada City School of the Arts | Elementary | KG-08 | 477 |
| Nevada County Special Education | Elementary | KG-08 | 51 |
| Seven Hills Intermediate | Middle | 04-08 | 432 |
| Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning | High | 09-12 | 191 |
| Twin Ridges Home Study Charter | Elementary | KG-08 | 208 |
| Twin Ridges Special Education Preschool | Elementary | M-M | · |
About Nevada City
Nevada City is a medium-population California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 10 schools and 2,573 students total.
On the school-mix side, the city covers 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Nevada City is around 257 students, 56% meaningfully below the California average of about 578.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 29%: 1,997 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,573 in SY 2024-25. Nevada City now counts 9 public schools, up from 6 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Nevada City discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.