For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,401 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA are Meyers Elementary School, Sierra House Elementary School and Elevated Digital Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Lake Tahoe, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meyers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1095 San Bernardino Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Sierra House Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1709 Remington Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Lyons Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
South Tahoe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6404
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6404
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
943 Tahoe Island Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2350
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2350
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Bijou Community
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Spruce Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2337
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2337
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA include Meyers Elementary School, Sierra House Elementary School and Elevated Digital Learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Lake Tahoe?
6 public elementary schools are located in South Lake Tahoe.
What is the racial composition of students in South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe include: Sierra House Elementary School vs. Tahoe Valley Elementary School, South Tahoe Middle School vs. Tahoe Valley Elementary School, Tahoe Valley Elementary School vs. Sierra House Elementary School
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