Top 3 Best 96161 California Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 816 students in 96161, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 96161, CA are Sierra Expeditionary Learning, Alder Creek Middle School and Cold Stream Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96161 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 96161, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96161, CA Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11603 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3701
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Alder Creek Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10931 Alder Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 96161 California

96161, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
740 Timberland Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 96161, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 96161, CA include Sierra Expeditionary Learning, Alder Creek Middle School and Cold Stream Alternative.
How many public middle schools are located in 96161, CA?
3 public middle schools are located in 96161, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 96161, CA?
96161, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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