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Grass Valley Charter

Grass Valley Elementary · Nevada County · 225 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945-7229

(530) 273-8723 · www.gvsd.us

7/10
#2001
Rank 2001 out of 5,722
Top 35%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2121 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2033 · 64th percentile
Science7/10 · #1800 · 68th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the Sierra Nevada foothills, Grass Valley Charter offers families in this historic Gold Rush town a community-driven alternative to traditional public schooling, with solid academics across English, math, and science that land it well above the state median. It tends to attract families who want a close-knit school environment with more flexibility and parent involvement than a conventional district school, and for good reason — the charter model here feels very much in sync with Grass Valley's independent, small-town spirit. The area itself is scenic and charming, with a genuine downtown, outdoor recreation at every turn, and a strong sense of local identity that makes the whole K-8 experience feel grounded in something bigger than just classroom walls.

Student Demographics

325 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
273 (84%)
Hispanic
27 (8%)
Multiple Races
16 (5%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (0%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged110 (34%)
Students with Disabilities37 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

546
Enrollment
24
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.9
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 Programs4/10 · #3912 · 35th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found