YUBA RIVER CHARTER

Yuba River Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Nevada County Office of Education school district, located in Nevada City, CA with about 313 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Yuba River Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Yuba River Charter School (YRCS), located in the historic town of Nevada City, California, is a tuition-free public charter school that integrates the principles of Waldorf education into a public school setting. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that balances academic rigor with artistic, musical, and physical development. The curriculum is designed to move through developmental stages, fostering intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth in a supportive, community-focused environment.

The school is deeply rooted in the local Nevada County community and prioritizes an experiential, hands-on learning philosophy. YRCS places a strong emphasis on outdoor education, environmental stewardship, and the integration of traditional crafts and arts into the daily classroom experience. By focusing on cultivating the "head, heart, and hands" of its students, Yuba River Charter aims to prepare children not just for high school, but to become well-rounded, creative, and engaged citizens.

For more information, contact Yuba River Charter at (530) 265-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.