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Cottage Hill Elementary

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary · Nevada County · 22600 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949-7706

(530) 268-2808

6/10
#2365
Rank 2365 out of 5,722
Top 41%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2728 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2234 · 61st percentile
Science7/10 · #2036 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the forested foothills of Nevada County, Cottage Hill Elementary sits in one of the Sierra Nevada's most charming small towns, where gold rush history meets a tight-knit community of families who've traded city life for fresh air and a slower pace. The school leans toward the stronger end of the middle in California's competitive rankings, with math and science scores that stand out a bit more than English — a solid fit for families who value a grounded, community-oriented school experience without the pressure of a big suburban district. Grass Valley itself has a genuine small-town feel, with local farms, hiking trails, and a downtown full of independent shops, making it the kind of place where knowing your neighbors — and your kids' teachers — is just part of the deal.

Student Demographics

228 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
160 (70%)
Hispanic
43 (19%)
Multiple Races
18 (8%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged86 (38%)
Students with Disabilities57 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

485
Enrollment
24
Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5292 · 13th percentile

10 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found