Lake Tahoe School
Tel:
(775)831-5828
- Lake Tahoe School is the only fully-accredited, independent, Pre-K ages 3 & 4 through 8th grade school in northern Nevada and the Tahoe area.
- With a teacher:student ratio of 1:6, interdisciplinary curriculum, extensive enrichment classes, world-class outdoor recreation & exploration, and top teachers and administrative professionals, Lake Tahoe School offers each student an elevated education experience to ensure a lifelong love of learning.
- We have a rolling admissions policy. Contact Kris Nugent for more information.
- And, watch for the Grand Opening of our newly built Athletic and Performing Arts Center, a new soccer/sports field, and a new play field for preschool in fall 2019.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 132 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,725
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association Northwest Association of Accredited Schools NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 132 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,725 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies according to PK, K-4, 5-8. Please see http://www.laketahoeschool.org/admissions/tuition/ for current tuition costs. |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Kris Nugent |
| Admissions Associate | Allie Sacci |
| Endowment Size | $3 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Track and Field, VolleyballAlpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Arts and Music Programs Recreational Athletic Programs: Skiing/Snowboarding |
School Notes
- Nestled between Lake Tahoe`s scenic northern shore and Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe School has occupied our secure, state-of-the art school building since 2004. Our teaching and learning facility features 56,000 sq ft of indoor teaching and learning space on five acres of property, just a stone`s throw from Lake Tahoe.
- Lake Tahoe School offers class-room based enrichment classes for Pre-K through 8th grades in:
- Art
- MakerSpace
- Music
- Physical Education
- Science
- Spanish
- With an interdisciplinary curriculum strategy, differentiated learning, and outdoor recreation and extensive athletics, the School practices the principles of whole student learning and social emotional learning.
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School Reviews
| 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. - Posted by Administrator - Jane Holman |
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