For the 2026 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 51% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenshire Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10990 Dorchester Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3720
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3720
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Alder Creek Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10931 Alder Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Truckee Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2650
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Truckee, 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 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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