Very Good
#129 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 7% of private schools
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School
High School
255 SGNAW VALLEY RD, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher
3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher
3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
8th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#129 of 1,787
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Lake Tahoe Prepatory School
High School in Olympic Valley · grades 8th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Lake Tahoe Prepatory School
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School is a private high school in Olympic Valley, CA. Lake Tahoe Prepatory School serves approximately 46 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lake Tahoe Prepatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 46 students, Lake Tahoe Prepatory School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3:1 students to teachers, Lake Tahoe Prepatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Lake Tahoe Prepatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Lake Tahoe Prepatory School compares to the 1 public school in Olympic Valley, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Olympic Valley
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe Prepatory School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Creekside Charter | 7.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
255 SGNAW VALLEY RD, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lake Tahoe Prepatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. North Tahoe High (rated 7.8/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Tahoe City), with a very similar rating. Another option is Tahoe Truckee High (rated 7.4/10, 8.3 miles away, in nearby Truckee), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SUGAR BOWL ACADEMY (rated 6.9/10, 10.0 miles away, in nearby Norden), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Olympic Valley, see our Olympic Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe Preparatory School Olympic Valley | 0.0 mi | — |
| Creekside Charter Olympic Valley | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Tahoe Lake Elementary Tahoe City | 4.0 mi | 7.8 |
| North Tahoe High Tahoe City | 4.6 mi | 7.8 |
| North Tahoe Middle Tahoe City | 4.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Tahoe Expedition Academy Truckee | 7.2 mi | — |
| TAHOE EXPEDITION ACADEMY Truckee | 7.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Cold Stream Alternative Truckee | 8.2 mi | — |
| Sierra High (Continuation) Truckee | 8.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Wild River - Coldstream Campus Truckee | 8.2 mi | — |
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning Truckee | 8.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Tahoe Truckee High Truckee | 8.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Truckee Elementary Truckee | 8.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Alder Creek Middle Truckee | 9.8 mi | 8.6 |
| SUGAR BOWL ACADEMY Norden | 10.0 mi | 6.9 |
| ISchool Kings Beach | 9.5 mi | — |
| Wild River - Haskatasun Truckee | 11.8 mi | — |
| Kings Beach Elementary King Beach | 9.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Glenshire Elementary Truckee | 12.3 mi | 9.1 |
| ISCHOOL Carson City | 13.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96146 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,145
Median Home Value
$1,546,600
Median Rent
$2,612/mo
Population
1,120
College Educated
55.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Median Age
42
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| FUSION ACADEMY HUNTINGTON BEACH SEACLIFF VILLAGE Huntington Beach, CA | 7.8 |
| SWITZER LEARNING CENTER Torrance, CA | 7.8 |
| Granada High Le Grand, CA | 7.7 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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