For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 215 students in 96161, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 96161, CA is Sierra Expeditionary Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 96161 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 96161, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96161, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11603 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3701
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3701
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
96161, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
740 Timberland Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 96161, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 96161, CA include Sierra Expeditionary Learning.
How many public charter schools are located in 96161?
1 public charter schools are located in 96161.
What is the racial composition of students in 96161?
96161 public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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