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Elementary Schools in Tahoe City, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 56.3/100

Tahoe City, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.3/100 — 12.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is North Tahoe High at 67/100, where 21.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Tahoe City schools average 24.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
56.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.5
45.3 – 66.8
Avg Exceeded %
24.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Tahoe City schools compare

Tahoe City's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.3 — 12.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 45.3 to 66.8, a 21.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is North Tahoe High with a Scope Score of 67 and 21.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Tahoe City averages 17.5%, which is near 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%)

Schools in Tahoe City ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1North Tahoe High
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
21.3%Solid
67/100
2Tahoe Lake Elementary
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
27.1%Solid
57/100
3North Tahoe Middle
Tahoe-Truckee Unified Building Momentum
24.7%Developing
45/100

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 Tahoe City

  • 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 Tahoe City good?
Tahoe City's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.3/100, which is 12.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.4% 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 Tahoe City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Tahoe City is North Tahoe High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 21.3% 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 Tahoe City schools compare to the state average?
Tahoe City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 56.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 45.3 to 66.8, a 21.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Tahoe City?
Tahoe City has 3 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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