Best South Lake Tahoe Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,527 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA are Meyers Elementary School, Sierra House Elementary School and South Tahoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

South Lake Tahoe, CA public schools 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). Schools in South Lake Tahoe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).