Top Rankings
Lake Tahoe Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,527 students in Lake Tahoe Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lake Tahoe Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
3,527 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Tahoe Unified School District, which is ranked #880 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#858 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
47%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
44%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,381 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,407 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,381
$20,100
Spending / Student
$15,407
$18,511
Best Lake Tahoe Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
South Tahoe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-4111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Lyons Ave.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-2850
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
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 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
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 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
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 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Mt. Tallac High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2264
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Lake Tahoe Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,527 students.
What is the rank of Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is ranked #880 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
47% of Lake Tahoe Unified School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Lake Tahoe Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lake Tahoe Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,407 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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