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Best Schools in 96150, CA
96150, CA has 14 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,646 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 96150 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 96150, CA
The top high schools in 96150, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. El Dorado High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students
2. South Tahoe High
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
3. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students
4. Mt. Tallac High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in 96150, CA
The top middle schools in 96150, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Tahoe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 96150, CA
The top elementary schools in 96150, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
2. Sierra House Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
3. Georgetown Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 251 Students
4. Tahoe Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
5. Bijou Community
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students
6. Otter Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 15 Students
7. Silver Fork Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Silver Fork Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 13 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 96150, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
96150, CA has a total population of 29,509 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 96150, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 96150, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 96150, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 96150, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 96150, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 96150, CA
How many schools are in 96150, CA?
96150, CA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,646 students in total.
How do schools in 96150 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 96150 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 96150 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 96150?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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