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Nevada City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 76 students in Nevada City, CA, 3% of all K-12 students in Nevada City, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Nevada City, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Nevada City Private Schools (2026-27)

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Echo Ridge Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
15504 Liberty Cir
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2057
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Ananda Living Wisdom School
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-7640
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Map of Mountain Valley School
Mountain Valley School
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
All-boys | Alternative School
24077 State Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9057
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Nevada City, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
76
Students
$5,100
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Nevada City)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
76 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
10%
52%
0.56
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
43 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
57%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
27 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
35%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
13 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1267
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$400
$9,521
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nevada City, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Nevada City, CA is Echo Ridge Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Nevada City?
3 private schools are located in Nevada City.
What percentage of students in Nevada City go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Nevada City are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nevada City?
67% of private schools in Nevada City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Nevada City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Nevada City include: Mountain Valley School vs. Echo Ridge Christian School

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