For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 215 students in Truckee, CA.
The top ranked public charter school in Truckee, CA is Sierra Expeditionary Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Truckee, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Truckee have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Truckee, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
| 215 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 charter schools in Truckee, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Truckee, CA include Sierra Expeditionary Learning.
How many public charter schools are located in Truckee?
1 public charter schools are located in Truckee.
What is the racial composition of students in Truckee?
Truckee public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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