Best Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe, CA has a total of 17 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 6,788 students attend South Lake Tahoe, CA schools. On average, schools in South Lake Tahoe score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in South Lake Tahoe exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe, CA has 5 high schools with 3,407 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Lake Tahoe score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Lake Tahoe exceed expectations.
1. North Tahoe High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
2. El Dorado High
SchoolGrade
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El Dorado Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students
3. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
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Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students
4. South Tahoe High
SchoolGrade
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Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
5. Mt. Tallac High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe, CA has 4 middle schools with 1,171 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Lake Tahoe score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Lake Tahoe greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Tahoe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
2. South Tahoe Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe, CA has 6 elementary schools with 2,147 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Lake Tahoe exceed expectations.
1. Tahoe Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
2. Silver Fork Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Silver Fork Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 13 Students
3. Diamond Valley Elementary
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Alpine County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 61 Students
4. Georgetown Elementary
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Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 251 Students
5. Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet
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Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
6. Tahoe Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
7. Sierra House Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
8. Bijou Community
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Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Lake Tahoe, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Lake Tahoe, CA has a total population of 29,348 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 South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Lake Tahoe, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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