Schools in 95949 — Grass Valley, California: 95949 schools average near the state. The 59.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

95949 has 6 ranked schools in Grass Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 41.7/100 — within 0.4 points of the state average of 41.3 (a state average weighted to 95949's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 7.6 to 66.7, a 59.2-point spread.

How 95949 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Bear River High with a Scope Score of 67 and 28.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95949 averages 22.8%, above the state average of 18.8%, weighted to 95949's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95949 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip	City	Miles	Schools	Avg Score	vs 95949
95949	Grass Valley	—	6	41.7/100	—
95945	Grass Valley	8.0	9	43.1/100	+1.4
95959	Nevada City	12.0	6	32.7/100	-9.0
95603	Auburn	13.6	6	37.0/100	-4.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95949

2 Culture First2 On the Rise2 Building Momentum1 not compared

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95949 are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95949

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

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Score range7.6 – 66.7

59.2 pts SchoolScope composite

Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.8% (level-matched)

22.8% CDE Attendance 2025

Elementary Schools (4)

avg 43.5/1004 ranked elementary schools2 Solid, 1 Strong, +1 more

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Clear Creek Elementary Clear Creek Elementary Culture First	28.0%	76th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100
2	Arete Charter Academy Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Culture First	16.1%	70th percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
3	Alta Sierra Elementary Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary On the Rise	24.9%	70th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100
4	Cottage Hill Elementary Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary Building Momentum	16.7%	43rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 43.9/1001 ranked middle schools1 Solid

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Magnolia Intermediate Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary On the Rise	17.4%	68th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100

High Schools (2)

avg 37.1/1002 ranked high schools1 Strong, 1 Needs Support

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Bear River High Nevada Joint Union High Building Momentum	28.8%	83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
2	John Muir Charter Nevada County Office of Education alternative school	3.5%	3rd percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 8/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 95949Methodology · Explore all schools

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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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95949

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 95949 (Grass Valley) good?

95949 has 6 ranked schools in Grass Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 41.7/100 — within 0.4 points of the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95949's own mix of school levels. 19.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best school in 95949?

The highest-scoring school in zip code 95949 is Bear River High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 28.8% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.

How do 95949 schools compare to the state average?

Schools in zip code 95949 average a Scope Score of 41.7/100 — within 0.4 points of the state average of 41.3, a state average weighted to zip code 95949's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 19.3% vs. 20.4% statewide (also level-weighted).

How many schools are in zip code 95949?

Zip code 95949 has 6 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.

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