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Elementary Schools in Grass Valley, California: Grass Valley schools average 2.8 points above the state — but the range is 37.7 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 46.1/100

Grass Valley, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.1/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Clear Creek Elementary at 60/100, where 28.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Grass Valley schools average 19.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.3% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.1
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.7
22.4 – 60.2
Avg Exceeded %
19.4%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
13.3%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary8Developing
46.1/100
19.4%+2.8
High7Developing
42.1/100
24.2%-1.6
Middle2Developing
36.9/100
14.0%-3.5

How Grass Valley schools compare

Grass Valley has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.1/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Clear Creek Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 28.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Grass Valley averages 13.3% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Grass Valley

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Grass Valley

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1William & Marian Ghidotti High
Nevada Joint Union High High Ceiling
79.2%Strong
70/100
2Bear River High
Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum
28.8%Solid
61/100
3Clear Creek Elementary
Clear Creek Elementary Strong All-Around
28.0%Solid
60/100
4Nevada Union High
Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum
24.5%Solid
53/100
5Arete Charter Academy
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Culture First
16.1%Solid
52/100
6Chicago Park Elementary
Chicago Park Elementary Building Momentum
20.1%Solid
51/100
7Alta Sierra Elementary
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Building Momentum
24.9%Developing
50/100
8North Point Academy
Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum
17.7%Developing
47/100
9Magnolia Intermediate
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
44/100
10Grass Valley Charter
Grass Valley Elementary Building Momentum
24.5%Developing
42/100
11Cottage Hill Elementary
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
38/100
12Union Hill Elementary
Union Hill Elementary Building Momentum
15.8%Developing
38/100
13Yuba River Charter
Nevada County Office of Education Building Momentum
9.1%Developing
36/100
14Bitney Prep High
Nevada County Office of Education Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
32/100
15Lyman Gilmore Middle
Grass Valley Elementary Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
30/100
16John Muir Charter
Nevada County Office of Education Building Momentum
3.5%Needs Support
22/100
17Silver Springs High (Continuation)
Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
9/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 17 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Grass Valley

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Christian Encounter High School
Brethren · Grades 11-12 · 6 students
3:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Grass Valley

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Grass Valley good?
Grass Valley's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.1/100, which is 2.8 points above the state average. 19.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Grass Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Grass Valley is Clear Creek Elementary with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 28.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Grass Valley schools compare to the state average?
Grass Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.1/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 19.4% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.3% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Grass Valley?
Grass Valley has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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