Top 5 Best South Lake Tahoe Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,641 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
South Lake Tahoe, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best South Lake Tahoe, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1095 San Bernardino Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra House Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1709 Remington Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
South Tahoe High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #44.
South Tahoe Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #55.
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
943 Tahoe Island Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2350
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Bijou Community
Math: 25% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Spruce Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2337
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Mt. Tallac High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Alternative School
1201 Lyons Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2310
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
1286 Kyburz Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2371
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Grades: K-12
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The top ranked public schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA include Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet, Sierra House Elementary School and South Tahoe High School.
How many public schools are located in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
8 public schools are located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
What percentage of students in South Lake Tahoe, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
South Lake Tahoe, CA public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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