Best Schools in Soda Springs, California
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Donner Trail Elementary
Elementary · Tahoe-truckee Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
9.8
out of 10
Median Home
$977,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
9.8
out of 10
Median Home
$977,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +11.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Soda Springs schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Soda Springs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donner Trail Elementary | 9.8 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 9.8/10
- Median household income
- $113,224
- Median home value
- $977,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 84%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Soda Springs compares
Median household income
$113k
114% of California median
About Schools in Soda Springs, California
Soda Springs, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 9.8 out of 10, schools in Soda Springs perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Soda Springs is Donner Trail Elementary with a composite score of 9.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Soda Springs is served by 1 school district: Tahoe-Truckee Unified. These districts collectively serve 3,920 students.
Soda Springs's community shows 75% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $113,224. The poverty rate in the area is 0.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.8 |
Schools in Soda Springs
Soda Springs, California · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$113,224
Median Home Value
$977,700
Population
593
College Educated
75%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Community Profile
Soda Springs has a median household income of $113,224. It is a well-educated community where 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $977,700. The local poverty rate of 0.0% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Soda Springs, California
How many schools are in Soda Springs, California?
Soda Springs has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Soda Springs, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Soda Springs is 9.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Soda Springs, California?
The top-ranked school in Soda Springs on MySchoolScout is Donner Trail Elementary with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Soda Springs, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Soda Springs on MySchoolScout is Donner Trail Elementary with a composite score of 9.8/10.
How many school districts serve Soda Springs, California?
Soda Springs is served by 1 school district: Tahoe-truckee Unified.
What is the education level in Soda Springs, California?
According to Census data, 75% of adults in Soda Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Soda Springs, California?
The median household income in Soda Springs is approximately $113,224 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Soda Springs, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Soda Springs is 19.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Soda Springs, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.