For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 36 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,527 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in South Lake Tahoe, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
Private Schools in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tahoe Prep Academy
All-boys
2478 Meyers Grade Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(844) 752-9842
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(844) 752-9842
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
South Lake Tahoe, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tahoe Montessori House (Closed 2006)
Montessori School
848 Glorene Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1818
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 544-1818
Gr: NS-K | 36 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (South Lake Tahoe)
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
36 Students
660,130 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
52%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
55,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
32 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
89%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
188,399 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
1 private schools are located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
What percentage of students in South Lake Tahoe go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in South Lake Tahoe are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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