| School Name | API (2009) | API (2008) |
| Muir Charter | 861 | 849 |
| Nevada City School of the Arts | 807 | 802 |
| Bitney College Preparatory High | 805 | 787 |
| Sierra Montessori Academy | 803 | 845 |
| Twin Ridges Home Study Charter | 758 | 733 |
| Forest Charter | 720 | 714 |
| Yuba River Charter | 706 | 711 |
| Los Angeles Conservation Corps Charter | 681 | 585 |
| Nevada County Special Education | 653 | 673 |
| Nevada Co. Academy of Learning | | |