Deer Creek Elementary
Nevada City, CA · Nevada City Elementary · Grades K-3
2,495th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
Deer Creek Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Deer Creek Elementary 2,495th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2015 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
Deer Creek Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 69 students tested
Deer Creek Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 274 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.6% | 81.8% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 9.9% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 5.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Deer Creek Elementary
Typical home value $563K in zip 95959 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Deer Creek Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Nevada County Special EducationNevada County Office of Education · 0.2 mi away
- 3Twin Ridges Home Study CharterNevada County Office of Education · 0.7 mi away · charter3,962nd of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 22% - 7Grass Valley CharterGrass Valley Elementary · 3 mi away · charter2,250th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 42% - 4Margaret G. Scotten ElementaryGrass Valley Elementary · 3.2 mi away3,396th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 36% - 8Bell Hill AcademyGrass Valley Elementary · 3.3 mi away1,365th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 59% - 6Union Hill ElementaryUnion Hill Elementary · 3.3 mi away · charter2,811th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 7Yuba River CharterNevada County Office of Education · 3.4 mi away · charter1,997th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 40% - 7Nevada City School of the ArtsNevada County Office of Education · 6.3 mi away · charter1,713th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Deer Creek Elementary in?
Deer Creek Elementary is part of the Nevada City Elementary district in Nevada City, California.
Is Deer Creek Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Deer Creek Elementary 2,495th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Deer Creek Elementary?
White 82%, Hispanic 10%, Two or more races 6%, American Indian 1% (274 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Deer Creek Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95959 is $563K 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.