For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 741 students in 96161, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96161, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96161 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96161, CA 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96161, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Expeditionary Learning
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
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Alder Creek Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10931 Alder Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
96161, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
740 Timberland Dr.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 581-0157
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
11839 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96161, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96161, CA include Sierra Expeditionary Learning and Alder Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96161?
3 public middle schools are located in 96161.
What is the racial composition of students in 96161?
96161 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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