Public schools in Truckee, CA
7 open public schools with an address in Truckee, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,707
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Truckee public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Truckee, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,707 students, an average of 387 per school. The largest campus is Tahoe Truckee High (907 students), and the largest elementary school is Truckee Elementary (515).
Tahoe-Truckee Unified operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Truckee
Elementary schools in Truckee
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshire Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–05 | 499 | 24:1 | |
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning Sierra Expeditionary Learning District · Charter | KG–08 | 216 | 21.6:1 | |
| Truckee Elementary Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–05 | 515 | 21.4:1 |
Middle schools in Truckee
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Creek Middle Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 06–08 | 535 | 19:1 |
High schools in Truckee
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra High (Continuation) Tahoe-Truckee Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 24 | 5.8:1 | |
| Tahoe Truckee High Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 09–12 | 907 | 20:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Truckee
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Stream Alternative Tahoe-Truckee Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 11 | 2.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.7%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Truckee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,707 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Truckee
How many public schools are in Truckee, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Truckee: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,707 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Truckee?
Schools with an address in Truckee belong to 2 education agencies, led by Tahoe-Truckee Unified (6 schools), Sierra Expeditionary Learning District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Truckee?
Tahoe Truckee High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Truckee, with 907 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Truckee?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Truckee are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sierra Expeditionary Learning. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Truckee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Truckee public schools is 20:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Truckee guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities