For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 832 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA are Elevated Digital Learning Academy and South Tahoe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Lake Tahoe, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in South Lake Tahoe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
South Lake Tahoe, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2310
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2310
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Charter Transitional Reporting Educational Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1286 Kyburz Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
P.o. Box 14426
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2371
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
(530) 543-2371
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Transitional Learning Center (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: 9-12
Transitional Learning Center Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA include Elevated Digital Learning Academy and South Tahoe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Lake Tahoe?
2 public middle schools are located in South Lake Tahoe.
What is the racial composition of students in South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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