Private High Schools in Nevada County (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14618 Tyler Foote Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-7640
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-7640
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Charis Youth Center
Special Education School
714 W Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-9800
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-9800
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Christian Encounter High School
(Christian)
17183 Retrac Way
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-0877
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-0877
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Mountain Valley School
All-boys | Alternative School
24077 State Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9057
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9057
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
815 Lupine Trail
Norden, CA 95724
(530) 269-7401
Norden, CA 95724
(530) 269-7401
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
9765 Schaffer Mill Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 546-5253
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 546-5253
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Nevada County, CA?
6 private high schools are located in Nevada County, CA.
How diverse are private high schools in Nevada County?
Nevada County private high schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 48%.
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