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7 schools in Truckee

California · Public K-12

Truckee, California comes in at 7 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 2,707 students total and an average campus size near 387.

7-year change in Truckee

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,707
+129 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 63%
% Hispanic
33%
was 33%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alder Creek MiddleMiddle06-08535
Cold Stream AlternativeCombinedKG-1211
Glenshire ElementaryElementaryKG-05499
Sierra Expeditionary LearningElementaryKG-08216
Sierra High (Continuation)High09-1224
Tahoe Truckee HighHigh09-12907
Truckee ElementaryElementaryKG-05515

About Truckee

Truckee, California is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,707 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 387, lower than the state mean of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Truckee has grew 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,578 students to 2,707. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 63% to 60%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Truckee discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Truckee?
Truckee, California has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,707 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Truckee?
Truckee has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Truckee?
Tahoe Truckee High is the largest public school in Truckee by enrollment, with approximately 907 students.
What school districts serve Truckee?
Truckee is served by 2 public school districts, including Tahoe-Truckee Unified, Sierra Expeditionary Learning District.
What grade levels do public schools in Truckee cover?
Public schools in Truckee serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Truckee?
1 of the 7 public schools in Truckee are charter schools.