For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,712 students in Truckee, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Truckee, CA are Glenshire Elementary School, Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Alder Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Truckee, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Truckee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Truckee, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenshire Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10990 Dorchester Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3720
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3720
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Alder Creek Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10931 Alder Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Truckee Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2650
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Truckee, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
740 Timberland Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Truckee, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Truckee, CA include Glenshire Elementary School, Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Alder Creek Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Truckee?
5 public elementary schools are located in Truckee.
What is the racial composition of students in Truckee?
Truckee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Truckee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Truckee include: Glenshire Elementary School vs. Sierra Expeditionary Learning, Sierra Expeditionary Learning vs. Glenshire Elementary School, Truckee Elementary School vs. Sierra Expeditionary Learning
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