For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,721 students in 95959, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95959, CA are Nevada City School Of The Arts, Forest Charter and Twin Ridges Home Study Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95959 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95959, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95959, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nevada City School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Forest Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Gr: K-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 New Mohawk Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-1815
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-1815
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Main St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 268-2200
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 268-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95959, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95959, CA include Nevada City School Of The Arts, Forest Charter and Twin Ridges Home Study Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 95959?
4 public charter schools are located in 95959.
What is the racial composition of students in 95959?
95959 public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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