Schools in 95945 — Grass Valley, California: 9 schools. Average score 5.7 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95945 has 9 ranked schools in Grass Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 39.8/100 — 5.7 points below the state average of 45.5 (a state average weighted to 95945's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 10.2 to 76.9, a 66.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95945 schools perform
The top-ranked school is William & Marian Ghidotti High with a Scope Score of 77 and 79.2% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95945 averages 27.1%, above the state average of 20.2%, weighted to 95945's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95945 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95945 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95945 | Grass Valley | — | 9 | 39.8/100 | — |
| 95959 | Nevada City | 4.4 | 6 | 32.7/100 | -7.1 |
| 95949 | Grass Valley | 9.0 | 6 | 47.4/100 | +7.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95945
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All schools in 95945
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Park Elementary Chicago Park Elementary Building Momentum | 20.1% | Solid 41/100 |
| 2 | Grass Valley Charter Grass Valley Elementary Building Momentum | 24.5% | Developing 36/100 |
| 3 | Yuba River Charter Nevada County Office of Education Building Momentum | 9.1% | Developing 32/100 |
| 4 | Union Hill Elementary Union Hill Elementary Building Momentum | 15.8% | Developing 31/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley Elementary Building Momentum | 10.6% | Developing 27/100 |
High Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William & Marian Ghidotti High Nevada Joint Union High High Ceiling | 79.2% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Nevada Union High Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum | 24.5% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | North Point Academy Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum | 17.7% | Developing 51/100 |
| 4 | Bitney Prep High Nevada County Office of Education Building Momentum | 15.9% | Needs Support 35/100 |
| 5 | Silver Springs High (Continuation) Nevada Joint Union High continuation high school | 0.0% | Needs Support 10/100 · 5th in class |
Schools in 95945 on the map
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.
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