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Best Nevada County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 415 students in Nevada County, CA.
33% of private high schools in Nevada County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Private High Schools in Nevada County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14618 Tyler Foote Road
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
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
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Mountain Valley School
All-boys | Alternative School
24077 State Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9057
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Sugar Bowl Academy
815 Lupine Trail
Norden, CA 95724
(530) 269-7401
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Tahoe Expedition Academy
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(19)
9765 Schaffer Mill Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 546-5253
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Nevada County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
415 Students
276,087 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
26,851 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
61%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1264

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,667
$23,398
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
$12,545

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
34,978 Students
% Asian Students
2%
13%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
43,272 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
10 Students
15,770 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
274 Students
115,657 Students
% White Students
66%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,942 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
114 Students
48,782 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

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 11% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Nevada County?
33% of private high schools in Nevada County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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