Sierra House Elementary vs Tahoe Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra House Elementary
South Lake Tahoe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Tahoe Valley Elementary
South Lake Tahoe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
| Measure | Sierra House Elementary South Lake Tahoe, California | Tahoe Valley Elementary South Lake Tahoe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2324 of 5,693 | #3558 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30061 of 50,301 | #40242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| 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 27.3).
- •Sierra House Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Sierra House Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Sierra House Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 61.3%).
- •Sierra House Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.9).
- •Sierra House Elementary is the larger school with 418 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 Sierra House Elementary better than Tahoe Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra House Elementary ranks higher (42.9 vs 27.3 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 Sierra House Elementary and Tahoe Valley Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between South Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra House Elementary: 418. Tahoe Valley Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra House Elementary and Tahoe Valley Elementary rank in California?
Sierra House Elementary is 2324th of 5,693 and Tahoe Valley Elementary is 3558th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).