For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 571 students in 96145, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96145, CA are Tahoe Lake Elementary School and North Tahoe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96145 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96145, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96145, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tahoe Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 Grove St.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 582-2700
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7050
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7050
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 96145, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96145, CA include Tahoe Lake Elementary School and North Tahoe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96145?
2 public elementary schools are located in 96145.
What is the racial composition of students in 96145?
96145 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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