Lake Tahoe School Info

This region touts a strong educational record, with the best SAT and ACT scores in the state, and a national test ranking that is above-average. The Reno/Tahoe region is comprised of five counties all of which offer outstanding public services.

- Douglas County (Stateline/Zephyr Cove/Glenbrook/Minden/Gardnerville, NV)
- El Dorado County (South Lake Tahoe, CA)
- Placer County (North Tahoe/Truckee, CA)
- Carson City Municipality (Carson City, NV)
- Washoe County (Reno/Sparks/Incline Village, NV)

WASHOE COUNTY

The County

Washoe County, nestled on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in western Nevada, holds a varied landscape, ranging from high Sierra peaks to the beaches of Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake, to the alkali flats of the Black Rock Desert. The county also boasts a diverse economy and cultural identity. Washoe County borders the states of California and Oregon to the west and north, respectively. Adjoining Nevada counties include Carson, Churchill, Humboldt, Lyon, Pershing and Storey.

The Schools

Like most large school districts, Washoe County's schools include elementary (grades K-6), middle schools (grades 7 and 8), and high schools (grades 9-12). In addition, the Regional Technical Institute offers a wide range of advanced level occupational classes for juniors and seniors. The Marvin Picollo School serves students from all grade levels with severe or multiple disabilities. Currently there are 61 elementary schools, 15 middle schools and 12 comprehensive high schools plus Washoe High School (an alternative school), Truckee Meadows Community College High School (for juniors and seniors) and the Regional Technical Institute.

Nineteen elementary schools operate on a non-traditional calendar. Eight of those schools follow a multi-track schedule and nine operate on a single-track, year-round schedule. Two operate on a 45/15, year-round schedule. All Incline Village schools and Natchez Elementary School are on a modified schedule. All other schools have a traditional nine-month calendar. For complete information, click here (note this needs to link to http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/schools/)

CARSON CITY (MUNICIPALITY)

The City

Carson City, the State's capital is located at the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range in west Nevada. It is situated near many significant landmarks, such as Lake Tahoe 20 minutes to the west, historic Virginia City 20 minutes to the northeast and Reno 30 minutes north. The State of California borders Carson City to the west and the Nevada counties of Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe border the south, east and north, respectively.

The Schools

The mission of the Carson City School District is to contribute to the development of successful young adults who will make healthy contributions to themselves, their families, the State of Nevada, our great nation and the world. This District operates five elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools.

DOUGLAS COUNTY

The County

Douglas County is located at the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range in west Nevada. A majority of the county lies in a lush green valley bounded by monolithic mountain peaks and Lake Tahoe to the west and the vast Great Basin Desert to the east. Adjoining Douglas are the counties of Carson City and Lyon to the east and north.

The Schools

Douglas County School District serves the communities of Gardnerville, Minden, and Lake Tahoe's east shore. Nestled among the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the high desert sagebrush, these seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools provide over 7,000 students with a high quality education.

EL DORADO COUNTY

The County

Any visitor traveling Highway 50 from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe will be charmed by the scenic variety this land has to offer. As you leave high-tech businesses, upscale residences and an ever-growing variety of leisure activities and continue up the hill, you will discover magnificent landscapes and panoramic views of vineyards, orchards and the Crystal Mountain Range.

The Schools

This Lake Tahoe Unified School District is located in El Dorado County on Lake Tahoe's South Shore in California. The District works collaboratively with parents and the community to provide a quality learning environment in which all students develop competence in basic skill areas and are prepared to be responsible, contributing citizens. The District oversees eight schools in the area that provide education from elementary level through high school.

PLACER COUNTY

The County

Placer County serves over 300,000 residents from its border with Sacramento County to the Nevada state line. County communities include Roseville, Lincoln, Rocklin, Loomis, Auburn, Foresthill, Colfax, Tahoe City and Kings Beach. There's a lot to do in Placer County, whether you're into extreme sports, fine dining, antique shopping, hiking and biking, or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery in and out of the High Sierra.

The Schools

The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, 100 miles northeast of Sacramento, and 35 miles west of Reno, Nevada. The district serves more than 5000 students in California's Nevada, Placer and El Dorado Counties (on the north end of Lake Tahoe). District offices are located in Truckee, California, with boundaries that stretch from Hobart Mills, eight miles north of Truckee, to Emerald Bay - near South Lake Tahoe. To the north, they extend from Cisco Grove - twenty miles to the west and to Floriston - fifteen miles to the east. The district encompasses more than 720 square miles. For complete school information, go to: ttusd.k12.ca.us/.