Best 96145 California Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,062 students in 96145, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 96145, CA are Tahoe Lake Elementary School, North Tahoe Middle School and North Tahoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96145 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96145, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96145, CA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tahoe Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
375 Grove St.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 582-2700
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
North Tahoe Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7050
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
North Tahoe High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 96145, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 96145, CA include Tahoe Lake Elementary School, North Tahoe Middle School and North Tahoe High School.
How many public schools are located in 96145?
3 public schools are located in 96145.
What is the racial composition of students in 96145?
96145 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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