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Elementary Schools in South Lake Tahoe, California

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 38.7/100

South Lake Tahoe, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 38.7/100 — 5.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet at 60/100, where 36.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. South Lake Tahoe schools average 15.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.6
17.3 – 59.9
Avg Exceeded %
15.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
30.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How South Lake Tahoe schools compare

South Lake Tahoe's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.7 — 5.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.3 to 59.9, a 42.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet with a Scope Score of 60 and 36.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in South Lake Tahoe averages 30.6%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in South Lake Tahoe

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in South Lake Tahoe ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet
Lake Tahoe Unified Strong All-Around
36.6%Solid
60/100
2South Tahoe High
Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
46/100
3Bijou Community
Lake Tahoe Unified Culture First
13.6%Developing
43/100
4Sierra House Elementary
Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum
21.7%Developing
40/100
5Tahoe Valley Elementary
Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
32/100
6South Tahoe Middle
Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
32/100
7Mt. Tallac High
Lake Tahoe Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
17/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about South Lake Tahoe

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in South Lake Tahoe good?
South Lake Tahoe's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.7/100, which is 5.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in South Lake Tahoe?
The highest-scoring elementary school in South Lake Tahoe is Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 36.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do South Lake Tahoe schools compare to the state average?
South Lake Tahoe elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.3 to 59.9, a 42.6-point spread.
How many schools are in South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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