Bijou Community vs Sierra House Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bijou Community
South Lake Tahoe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Sierra House Elementary
South Lake Tahoe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Bijou Community South Lake Tahoe, California | Sierra House Elementary South Lake Tahoe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3816 of 5,693 | #2324 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41809 of 50,301 | #30061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 43% |
| city | South Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra House Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 24.8).
- •Sierra House Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Sierra House Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Sierra House Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 59%).
- •Sierra House Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.4).
- •Bijou Community is the larger school with 422 students compared with 418.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bijou Community better than Sierra House Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra House Elementary ranks higher (42.9 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bijou Community and Sierra House Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between South Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bijou Community: 422. Sierra House Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bijou Community and Sierra House Elementary rank in California?
Bijou Community is 3816th of 5,693 and Sierra House Elementary is 2324th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).