For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,599 students in Truckee, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 234 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Truckee, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Truckee, CA are Glenshire Elementary School, Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Tahoe Truckee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Truckee, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Truckee have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Truckee, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenshire Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10990 Dorchester Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3720
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3720
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11603 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3701
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3701
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Tahoe Truckee High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11725 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 836 students
Rank: #44.
Alder Creek Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10931 Alder Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Truckee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11911 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2650
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #77.
Sierra High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Truckee, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
740 Timberland Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Truckee, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Truckee, CA include Glenshire Elementary School, Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Tahoe Truckee High School.
How many public schools are located in Truckee, CA?
7 public schools are located in Truckee, CA.
What percentage of students in Truckee, CA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Truckee, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Truckee, CA?
Truckee, CA public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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