For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,636 students in Truckee, CA (there are , serving 238 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Truckee, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Truckee, 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.
Truckee, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Truckee 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Truckee, CA (2025)
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.
Tahoe Truckee High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11725 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Sierra High (Continuation School)
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 schools in Truckee, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Truckee, CA include Glenshire Elementary School, Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Tahoe Truckee High School.
How many public schools are located in Truckee?
7 public schools are located in Truckee.
What percentage of students in Truckee go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Truckee are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Truckee?
Truckee public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Truckee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Truckee include: Glenshire Elementary School vs. Sierra Expeditionary Learning, Sierra High (Continuation School) vs. Tahoe Truckee High School, Sierra Expeditionary Learning vs. Glenshire Elementary School
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