Schools in 96145 — Tahoe City, California: 96145 schools average 9.4 points above the state — but the range is 25.4 points wide.
96145 has 3 ranked schools in Tahoe City, averaging a Scope Score of 53.2/100 — 9.4 points above the state average of 43.8 (a state average weighted to 96145's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 41.5 to 66.9, a 25.4-point spread.
How 96145 schools perform
The top-ranked school is North Tahoe High with a Scope Score of 67 and 21.3% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 96145 averages 17.4%, below the state average of 19.7%, weighted to 96145's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 96145 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 96145 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96145 | Tahoe City | — | 3 | 53.2/100 | — |
| 96161 | Truckee | 11.1 | 6 | 60.8/100 | +7.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 96145
Hidden gems: 1 school in 96145 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 96145
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tahoe Lake Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 27.1% | 78th percentile · StrongScope Score 51/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Tahoe Middle Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 24.7% | 62nd percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Tahoe High Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 21.3% | 83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100 |
Schools in 96145 on the map
Open these schools on the map →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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology