For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,353 students in 95949, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95949, CA are Clear Creek Elementary School, Magnolia Intermediate and Arete Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95949 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95949, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95949, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17700 Mccourtney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 273-3664
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 273-3664
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22431 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Arete Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2805
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
John Muir Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
960 Mccourtney Rd., Ste. E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Gr: 6-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
95949, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Edge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12338 Mcct.ney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-5464
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
Pioneer High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11130 Magnolia Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Pleasant Ridge Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
16229 Duggans Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2820
Gr: K-8
Pleasant Ridge Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
22431 Kingston Ln
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-2815
Gr: 6-8
16229 Duggans Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 268-9990
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95949, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95949, CA include Clear Creek Elementary School, Magnolia Intermediate and Arete Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 95949?
4 public middle schools are located in 95949.
What is the racial composition of students in 95949?
95949 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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