Lake Tahoe School

Our mission at Lake Tahoe School is to create a joyful and academically challenging learning environment that echoes the wonder of Lake Tahoe, cultivates community, and sparks personal discovery that leads to an extraordinary future for every student.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NV School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $28,950
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School News

  • Lake Tahoe School hosting Giving Tuesday Winter Market - 11/27/2023
    Tuesday, November 28, marked Lake Tahoe School's inaugural Giving Tuesday Winter Market, a community event to kick off the Holiday Season with a focus on giving back to the local ...morecommunity. hide
  • School counselor, author visits Lake Tahoe School to talk mental health - 10/16/2023
    School counselor, author, and journalist Phyllis L. Fagell visited Lake Tahoe School to talk about youth mental health and wellness, as outlined in her new book called Middle School Superpowers: ...moreRaising Resilient Teens in Turbulent Times. hide
  • Third grade class takes part in Sugar Pine restoration - 01/23/2022
    Debbie Kadziauskas is an elementary science teacher at the Lake Tahoe School in Incline Village who takes experiential learning to a whole new level through restoration projects with her students. ...moreThe students' latest restoration project is to bring back the population of Sugar Pine trees in their community, as trees in California have been dying by the millions in the past decade. hide

Top Rankings

Lake Tahoe School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1997

Student Body

Total Students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 33%
Students by Grade
Lake Tahoe School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies according to PK, K-4, 5-8. Please see www.laketahoeschool.org for current tuition costs.
% on Financial Aid
26%
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kris Nugent
Admissions Associate
Allie Sacci
Endowment Size
$3 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Arts and Music Programs

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Skiing/Snowboarding

School Notes

Lake Tahoe School, originally founded in 1997 under the name Incline Academy with a mission to provide a carefully articulated, highly academic program, quickly grew, adding grades yearly, into a Pre-K through Eighth Grade School by 2001. Today, a highly dedicated team of teachers, administrators, and staff totaling 36 professionals (44% holding advanced degrees) with an average of 10 years teaching experience, sits at the core of LTS`s success. The student: teacher ratio is 10 to 1 with an average class size of 18. A dedicated Board of Trustees, steadfastly working to support the creation of a superlative independent school in the Lake Tahoe region, helps to guide and support LTS and the Head of School. Its recent campus renovation and expansion that includes Duffield Hall, a new athletic and performing arts center, as its cornerstone greatly benefits the School and entire Incline Village community is an example of its vision for the future. Lake Tahoe School is accredited by The Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

LTS At a Glance:
  • Founded: 1997
  • Co-ed Day School Grades: Pre-K 8th grade
  • 2021-2022: Enrollment: 225 Pre-Kindergarten: 39 Elementary: 114 Middle: 72
  • Athletics: 95% participation in interscholastic sports
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
  • Average class size: 16-18
  • Administration, Faculty, and Staff: 36 Full & Part-Time
  • Annual Budget: $5.5 million
  • Tuition Assistance: 24% of current students
  • Professional Affiliations: NAIS, NWAIS
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lake Tahoe School cost?
Lake Tahoe School's tuition is approximately $28,950 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lake Tahoe School?
The acceptance rate of Lake Tahoe School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Lake Tahoe School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Nevada with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Lake Tahoe School offer?
Lake Tahoe School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Lake Tahoe School's ranking?
Lake Tahoe School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Lake Tahoe School?
The application deadline for Lake Tahoe School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
Our family's experience at Lake Tahoe School (LTS) in Incline Village has been wonderful, with both a middle schooler and an elementary student who started in Kindergarten. They've thrived with LTS's mix of traditional and hands-on learning. LTS is great at blending academic learning with practical experiences through events like science fairs and maker's space projects, coding, and more. With the school's growth, we're seeing more opportunities for advanced learning, which is fantastic. The creative outlets are strong also with a focus on music, drama, art, and more. The athletics programs are impressive, teaching valuable skills such as resilience and teamwork. LTS uses its beautiful Lake Tahoe setting to enhance learning outdoors. Go BOBCATS!
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5  
Lake Tahoe School is full of incredible staff and teachers eager to engage in high-quality teaching and one-on-one mentoring. Their location enables them to interact with the local community and take advantage of the wonderful outdoor recreation options in Lake Tahoe. As an alumna, I can confidently say that LTS inspired my love of learning and prepared me to succeed in high school, at a top-tier university, and beyond. Their commitment to
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5  
50% of faculty have masters degrees. Current teacher to student ratio is 1:6. The School has an academic coach, a reading/writing specialist and class-based enrichment in Art, Music, Spanish, MakerSpace, Science, Outdoor and Physical Education, differentiated learning, interdisciplinary learning, and a new Athletic and Performing Arts Center.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NV School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $28,950
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average acceptance rate in Washoe County, NV is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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