For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 571 students in Tahoe City, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tahoe City, CA are Tahoe Lake Elementary School and North Tahoe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tahoe City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tahoe City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tahoe City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tahoe Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 Grove St.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 582-2700
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 582-2700
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
North Tahoe Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7050
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7050
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tahoe City, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tahoe City, CA include Tahoe Lake Elementary School and North Tahoe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tahoe City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tahoe City.
What is the racial composition of students in Tahoe City?
Tahoe City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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