For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,635 students in 96161, CA (there are , serving 238 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 96161, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 96161, CA are Glenshire Elementary School, Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Tahoe Truckee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96161 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96161, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96161, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenshire Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Tahoe Truckee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11725 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #44.
Alder Creek Middle School
Magnet 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
| 538 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Truckee Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
96161, 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96161, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96161, CA include Glenshire Elementary School, Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Tahoe Truckee High School.
How many public schools are located in 96161?
7 public schools are located in 96161.
What percentage of students in 96161 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 96161 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96161?
96161 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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