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Nevada County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 673 students in Nevada County, CA (there are 46 public schools, serving 13,206 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
44% of private schools in Nevada County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 673
  • Average Tuition: $18,450
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Nevada County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 673
  • Average Tuition: $18,450
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Nevada County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Nevada County Private Schools (2026-27)

Echo Ridge Christian School Photo
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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Map of Mount St. Marys Academy
Mount St. Marys Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
400 S Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-4694
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Ananda Living Wisdom School Photo
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 Charis Youth Center
Charis Youth Center
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
714 W Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-9800
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Map of Christian Encounter High School
Christian Encounter High School
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Christian
17183 Retrac Way
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-0877
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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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Map of Oakhaven Montessori School
Oakhaven Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
13345 Rough Andready Hwy Rough
Rough And Ready, CA 95975
(530) 271-1258
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Sugar Bowl Academy Photo
Sugar Bowl Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
815 Lupine Trail
Norden, CA 95724
(530) 269-7401
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Tahoe Expedition Academy Photo
Tahoe Expedition Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 5
9765 Schaffer Mill Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 546-5253
(19)
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Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
673 Students
659,578 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1267

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,450
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,700
$9,521
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.74
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%
# Black Students
10 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
405 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
60%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
227 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
34%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nevada County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Nevada County, CA include Echo Ridge Christian School and Mount St. Marys Academy.
How many private schools are located in Nevada County?
9 private schools are located in Nevada County.
How diverse are private schools in Nevada County?
Nevada County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Nevada County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Nevada County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nevada County?
44% of private schools in Nevada County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
Which private schools in Nevada County are often viewed compared to one another?

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