For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 763 students in Truckee, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Truckee, CA are Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Alder Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Truckee, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Truckee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Truckee, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11603 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3701
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-3701
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Alder Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10931 Alder Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Truckee, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
740 Timberland Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Truckee, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Truckee, CA include Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Alder Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Truckee?
3 public middle schools are located in Truckee.
What is the racial composition of students in Truckee?
Truckee public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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