Alta Sierra Elementary
Grass Valley, CA · Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary · Grades K-5
1,674th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
Alta Sierra Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Alta Sierra Elementary 1,674th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2015 to 70th in 2025 — declining.
Alta Sierra Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 162 students tested
Alta Sierra Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 331 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.7% | 74.0% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 13.6% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 11.2% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Alta Sierra Elementary
Typical home value $545K in zip 95949 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Alta Sierra Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Chicago Park ElementaryChicago Park Elementary · 3.8 mi away1,884th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 42% - –Chicago Park Community CharterChicago Park Elementary · 3.9 mi away · charter
- 3Colfax ElementaryColfax Elementary · 4.5 mi away4,032nd of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 29% - 6Cottage Hill ElementaryPleasant Ridge Union Elementary · 4.8 mi away2,625th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 41% - 6Arete Charter AcademyPleasant Ridge Union Elementary · 4.9 mi away · charter2,809th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 35% - 8Clear Creek ElementaryClear Creek Elementary · 5.6 mi away1,414th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 55% - 6Union Hill ElementaryUnion Hill Elementary · 5.9 mi away · charter2,811th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 7Grass Valley CharterGrass Valley Elementary · 6.7 mi away · charter2,250th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Alta Sierra Elementary in?
Alta Sierra Elementary is part of the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary district in Grass Valley, California.
Is Alta Sierra Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Alta Sierra Elementary 1,674th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Alta Sierra Elementary?
White 74%, Hispanic 14%, Two or more races 11% (331 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Alta Sierra Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95949 is $545K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.