For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 583 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 47% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tahoe City, CA (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%
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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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