Transitional kindergarten · Grass Valley
11 of Grass Valley’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 308 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 11 campuses in Grass Valley.
- Grass Valley Charter50 in TK
- Union Hill Elementary46 in TK
- Cottage Hill Elementary41 in TK
- Margaret G. Scotten Elementary38 in TK
- Arete Charter Academy32 in TK
- Alta Sierra Elementary25 in TK
- Yuba River Charter22 in TK
- Bell Hill Academy20 in TK
- Clear Creek Elementary13 in TK
- Chicago Park Elementary12 in TK
- Chicago Park Community Charter9 in TK
Eligibility
Who can start TK in 2027–28?
Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2027 can start, and it’s free.
Age
Is my child old enough?
A birthday from September 2, 2022 through September 1, 2023 (our arithmetic from the rule). A child who turns 5 by September 1 starts kindergarten instead.
Rule: California Education Code § 48000 (opens in a new tab)
Cost
Does TK cost anything?
No. TK is a free public school year before kindergarten, and enrolling is optional. Hours, before- and after-school care and open seats vary by campus, so ask the school.
Where to enroll
Through 4 school districts, or a charter
- Grass Valley Elementary
- 2 of 11
- Chicago Park Elementary
- 1 of 11
- Clear Creek Elementary
- 1 of 11
Campuses
Which Grass Valley campuses have a TK class?
11 campuses in Grass Valley had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
50in TK
Grass Valley CharterCharter
Grades TK–8 · Grass Valley Elementary · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 77Solid · 57th percentile
46in TK
Union Hill ElementaryCharter
Grades TK–6 · Union Hill Elementary · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
41in TK
Cottage Hill Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
38in TK
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Grades TK–4 · Grass Valley Elementary
No score
32in TK
Arete Charter AcademyCharter
Grades TK–12 · Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 79Solid · 67th percentile
25in TK
Alta Sierra Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
Scope Score 79Solid · 68th percentile
22in TK
Yuba River CharterCharter
Grades TK–8 · Nevada County Office of Education · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 73Developing · 36th percentile
20in TK
Bell Hill Academy
Grades TK–4 · Grass Valley Elementary
No score
13in TK
Clear Creek Elementary
Grades TK–8 · Clear Creek Elementary
Scope Score 79Solid · 70th percentile
12in TK
Chicago Park Elementary
Grades TK–8 · Chicago Park Elementary
Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile
9in TK
Chicago Park Community CharterCharter
Grades TK–8 · Chicago Park Elementary · Check how it admits students.
No score
Each campus’s TK headcount is from the state’s 2025–26 October enrollment count. Each Scope Score and percentile compares a school’s elementary grades with California elementary schools. A campus without elementary results shows none.
Each headcount counts the students enrolled on one October day, so it shows who enrolled, not seats open now. A campus missing here may still run TK; confirm with the school or district.
Before TK
Too young for TK? Where can my child go?
Grass Valley has 35 licensed child care programs.
18
child care centers17
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at Grass Valley’s centers and family child care homes, and ask each one about ages and openings.
Licensed programs from the California Community Care Licensing Division: child care centers as of August 13, 2026, family child care homes as of May 25, 2025. A license is not a quality rating or a current opening.