For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,051 students in 96145, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 96145, CA are Tahoe Lake Elementary School, North Tahoe Middle School and North Tahoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96145 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96145, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96145, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
North Tahoe Middle School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
North Tahoe High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2945 Polaris Rd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7000
Tahoe City, CA 96145
(530) 581-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96145, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 96145, CA include Tahoe Lake Elementary School, North Tahoe Middle School and North Tahoe High School.
How many public schools are located in 96145?
3 public schools are located in 96145.
What is the racial composition of students in 96145?
96145 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.