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Best Schools in 96161, CA
96161, CA has 11 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,253 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 96161 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 96161, CA
The top high schools in 96161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tahoe Truckee High
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Actual Test Scores
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
2. Loyalton High
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Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Sierra High (continuation)
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
Best Middle Schools in 96161, CA
The top middle schools in 96161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alder Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 96161, CA
The top elementary schools in 96161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Donner Trail Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students
2. Glenshire Elementary
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
3. Sierra Expeditionary Learning
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Sierra Expeditionary Learning District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students
4. Truckee Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
5. Loyalton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 191 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 96161, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
96161, CA has a total population of 19,454 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 96161, 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 96161, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 96161, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 96161, 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 96161, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 96161, CA
How many schools are in 96161, CA?
96161, CA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,253 students in total.
How do schools in 96161 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 96161 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 96161 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 96161?
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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