For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 238 students in Truckee, CA (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,707 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Truckee, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Truckee, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9765 Schaffer Mill Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 546-5253
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 546-5253
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Truckee)
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
238 Students
664,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
25 Teachers
55,534 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,000
$18,177
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
$8,934
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
72,089 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
104,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
188 Students
236,055 Students
% White Students
79%
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
36 Students
189,135 Students
% of Others Students
15%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Truckee, CA?
1 private schools are located in Truckee, CA.
What percentage of students in Truckee go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Truckee are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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