Bijou Community vs Tahoe Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.3 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
Tahoe Valley Elementary
South Lake Tahoe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
| Measure | Bijou Community South Lake Tahoe, California | Tahoe Valley Elementary South Lake Tahoe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3816 of 5,693 | #3558 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41809 of 50,301 | #40242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | South Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tahoe Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 24.8).
- •Tahoe Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Tahoe Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Bijou Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 61.3%).
- •Tahoe Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.4).
- •Bijou Community is the larger school with 422 students compared with 395.
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 Tahoe Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tahoe Valley Elementary ranks higher (27.3 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 Tahoe Valley Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between South Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bijou Community: 422. Tahoe Valley Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bijou Community and Tahoe Valley Elementary rank in California?
Bijou Community is 3816th of 5,693 and Tahoe Valley Elementary is 3558th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).