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

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students

2. El Dorado High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

El Dorado Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students

3. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students

4. South Tahoe High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students

5. Mt. Tallac High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students

2. South Tahoe Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tahoe-truckee Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students

2. Silver Fork Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Silver Fork Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 13 Students

3. Diamond Valley Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alpine County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 61 Students

4. Georgetown Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Black Oak Mine Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 251 Students

5. Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students

6. Tahoe Valley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students

7. Sierra House Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lake Tahoe Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students

8. Bijou Community

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

6,788

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

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

D-

35.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.84 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,137 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Lake Tahoe, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Lake Tahoe, CA

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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations