For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,356 students in 96150, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96150, CA are Meyers Elementary School, Sierra House Elementary School and South Tahoe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96150 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96150, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96150, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meyers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1095 San Bernardino Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2371
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Sierra House Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1709 Remington Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2327
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
South Tahoe Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6404
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-6404
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
943 Tahoe Island Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2350
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2350
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Bijou Community
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Spruce Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2337
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2337
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
96150, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charter Transitional Reporting Educational Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1286 Kyburz Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 295-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Elevated Digital Learning Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1201 Lyons Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Transitional Learning Center (Continuation) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: 9-12
Transitional Learning Center Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 96150, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96150, CA include Meyers Elementary School, Sierra House Elementary School and South Tahoe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96150?
5 public elementary schools are located in 96150.
What is the racial composition of students in 96150?
96150 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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