We get 15 minutes of recess 15 minutes of lunch and 10 minutes of our first break and the teachers…read moreget mad at us for moving around to much‍

Very pleased with the excellent teachers, small class size, clear and frequent communications from…read morethe principal, and many extracurricular activities as well as band. ACMS is our sixth grader's first experience in a "big" school, after homeschooling in elementary years with a small group of Waldorf and Montessori families. We are very pleased with the supportive environment and the challenging & engaging academics!

Our son has done sailing on Lake Tahoe on two different occasions and both times loved it. The…read moreboats a practically new and the owner and very nice and knowledgeable.

From the owner: Founded in 2011, Tahoe Expedition Academy provides a robust academic program that uses rigorous…read morecontent, powerful teaching, and constructive adversity to prepare students for college and beyond. Building upon the solid foundation of TEA's Lower and Middle Schools, the TEA High School provide students the academic preparation and the character to make a positive difference in their own lives and the larger world.

My son is currently in his second year at Squaw Valley Academy and is a senior. Prior to coming to…read moreSVA he attended a large public school in California, putting in very little effort and earning decent grades. He says now that he didn't really know how to study. Small classes, individualized attention, clear expectations, and most importantly, mandatory 2-hour study hall resulted in a near perfect GPA after only his first semester at SVA. He's more mature, has gained confidence, and in general seems much happier with his newfound success. Thankfully, he is much more interested in actively defining his future. With the help of his teachers and SVA staff, he applied to several colleges and is very excited about his upcoming Freshman year. We are very proud of our son and are looking forward to seeing his bright future unfold with its many choices. He would certainly not be in this position had he not left the public school in which he was merely average, and attended SVA where he learned to EXCEL! He has learned lessons about himself in the last two years that will stay with him forever. Finally, after taking one semester of SAT prep at SVA, my son's SAT score improved by nearly 200 points (and it was pretty good to start)! That's real and measurable success!

I would strongly recommend that families do their research before choosing this school for their…read morechildren. I worked here briefly as an administrator, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst professional experiences I have ever had. The ownership group has attempted to restructure the organization multiple times, but those changes have not addressed the underlying issues with leadership and management. In my experience, the current Director has shown very little concern for the employees, and the impact of that leadership has been significant. From last year to now, the school has reportedly lost a substantial portion of its staff, which should be a major red flag for prospective families. I encourage parents to read the reviews, speak with current and former employees, and do your own research before making a decision. Families deserve to know what they are signing up for.

This is an excellent school, it's a great place to learn and make friends... no wedgies, swirlees…read moreor getting shoved inside lockers! Nice friendly staff/ teachers who actually care about us students.

I cannot speak highly enough of the Truckee Elementary Preschool and all its awesome teachers…read more(Vanessa Alcaraz, Denelle Waters, etc.), as well as the school's Speech-Language Pathologist, Laura Borghello. They have created a happy, wonderful program environment for our four-year-old son, Finn, such that he enjoys going to school (an ongoing uphill battle for him ;). The school also provides breakfast & lunch for the kids, which is so very helpful to our family, especially since Finn is such a picky eater. We are so lucky to have them and the program!

My kids have gone to Truckee Elementary and Alder Creek Middle School so far and my wife and I are…read moreextremely happy with their education and social experience. TTUSD has great schools, wonderful teachers and staff, and a supportive community. Truckee has been a great place to raise and educate our kids. This year, I once again witnessed the Senior Roll Call event at Truckee High School's Senior Farewell event and was blown away by seeing that about 85% of the students had attended school together in TTUSD since Kindergarten. That was a powerful testament to our district and community!

Lake Tahoe School is full of incredible staff and teachers eager to help students learn. As an…read morealumna, I can confidently say that LTS inspired my love of learning and prepared me to succeed in high school, at a top-tier university, and beyond.

We have been at Lake Tahoe School for four years now and think it's terrific school…read more Great teachers , small class sizes and great sports teams and outdoor activities.

The Davidson Academy is one of the most unique academic environments I have been able to be a part…read moreof. I currently assist my academic advisor in teaching an elective entrepreneurship course. This is our third year teaching the course. Each year we have had students evolve their ideas and turn them into a business bringing in revenue.

My husband and I were reviewing schools, looking for an exceptional education program with heart…read more Jeff, the Director, was incredibly insightful and positive. He has called on a regular basis to ensure all of our questions were answered and if there was anything we needed. We were very impressed with the attention, kindness and communication...it's rare to find an environment like this in the educational system and I would highly recommend this special school.

What an amazing find. And what an amazing concept. I've always been very handy, doing most of the…read moreconstruction work, repairs, remodels of our properties myself. I have pretty much every mobile tool that exist. plumbing, electrical, auto repair, you name it I got it. But when I was younger, in middle school, I took wood shop and metal shop. I love them both and made quite a few amazing items. In high school I made a chess board, and a desk. I always wanted to go back and experiment and do some artistic as well as functional items. Well this is the place to do it. It's like having a wood shop, a metal shop, textiles, ceramics, lasers, plasma cutters, routers... And the name of the place says it all. Community maker space. when my kids were born, I bought the materials to make them some rocking horses, but did not have a large enough space to lay everything out. I have plans for Adirondack chairs, and a few others that are just wasting away because I have no space to make them. And then somebody told me about this place. They have a very affordable monthly/yearly membership. Right now they are showing $60 a month or $500They have a good process to make sure that you are safe and able to work the machines. If you need help, they have workshops and classes. Also there are quite a few experience people hanging around, with a wealth of knowledge that are very helpful. Yes I cannot wait to start my adventure.

The Roundhouse has to be one of the best things in Truckee. They work extremely hard to keep the…read moreworkspace accessible both physically and financially. Judi in textiles is a local treasure. The access and classes for all the things available in this place is phenomenal. My two favorite events are the repair workshop to help mend clothing, fix fury, you name it! We also LOVE the maker fair. It's a high point of the summer for so many reasons. The past few years have added battling robots! Definitely give Roundhouse a chance, you'll be happy you did.

Hands down the worst school in Truckee and they don't even have a playground for children. Children…read moreare forced to play outside in a tiny, minuscule paved lot. My child had a horrible experience here as well!

This charter for pre K -8 was the reason we finally moved from the Bay Area (we've been wanting to…read morefor years). We have been in 9/10-10/10 schools (greatschools.com) in Marin, and we're still not happy with the progress our children were making. We had learned of Creekside Charter via a friend whose family relocated a couple of years ago when they got a spot. It's a small school, only 1 class in each grade with 20 students. In six months our kids have gone from below or at grade level in their subjects to above grade level in every subject. They do require 50% more homework(at least) our kids spend 2-3 hrs doing their homework daily, as compared to 45-1 hr at their old schools. You'd think they'd hate it, but actually they're so pleased to be doing so well and succeeding that they actually complain less than at their old school. Their common core testing went through the roof (better than Mill Valley and Ross Valley!) Friday is independent study which takes my kids 4/5 hours(were told by several parents/administrators that as they get used to the higher educational expectations...they will get quicker as time goes by. Their screen time is around 30-60 min a day, as opposed to 2-3 hours daily as a result. But now it's a treat rather than the norm. We couldn't be happier. More importantly our 5th graders are thriving and proud of themselves, more involved and excited about school again (something I couldn't say the previous 2-3 years!) Outstanding!