Very Good
#129 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 7% of private schools
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School
High School · Olympic Valley, CA
A private high school in Olympic Valley, CA serving grades 8th – 12th.
255 SGNAW VALLEY RD, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
- 3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Lake Tahoe Prepatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,145
Median home value
$1,546,600
Median rent
$2,612/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| North Tahoe HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 491 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School is listed in Olympic Valley, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lake Tahoe Prepatory School
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School is a private high school in Olympic Valley, CA, serving approximately 46 students in grades 8th-12th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Tahoe Prepatory School
What grades does Lake Tahoe Prepatory School serve?
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Tahoe Prepatory School?
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Tahoe Prepatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Tahoe Prepatory School is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lake Tahoe Prepatory School rank in CA?
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School ranks #129 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Lake Tahoe Prepatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lake Tahoe Prepatory School a private school?
Yes, Lake Tahoe Prepatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lake Tahoe Prepatory School a religious school?
No, Lake Tahoe Prepatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Placer County
- Phone
- (530) 583-8665
- Area population (ZIP 96146)
- 1,120
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96146; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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