When asked to describe the ideal learning environment for their children, most parents can agree on the basics – gifted teachers, small class sizes,exceptional curriculum and personalized instruction. But for many parents, schools that meet those criteria are increasingly unavailable or unaffordable.

Custom Learning Academy in Truckee is a full-time, WASC-accredited Kinder through 12th Grade non-profit Private School offering:

  • Customized curriculum for every student
  • An unheard of 10-to-1 student-teacher ratio (or less)
  • Proven academic results - Please see our Press Room for school data
  • Stress-free, supportive learning environment

We are here for student success. Whether Full Time school or our various support services are your need, we are a non-profit community education resource. CLA is a 501-c(3)non- profit school and welcomes tax deductible donations. See our 2012 Test Scores on the bottom of the Supplemental Services flyer, or check out the last 3 years of outstanding data of effectiveness in our Press Room to see that Custom Learning works. Your need may be flexibility for athletic training or travel, remediation in Literacy or Math skills, or above grade level learning opportunities. Whatever the case, nothing beats Custom Learning in Tahoe Truckee. See our data to be convinced in the press room.


2013-2014 Enrollment Open

To enroll for the 2013-2014 school year, please complete the General Registration packet.

General Registration for 2013-2014 school year

For returning students, please access the returning students packet in the parent portal.

2013-2014 NEW CLA Transportation Package

Pick up locations: Reno (Robb Drive), Glenshire (Glenshire Drive stops) and Truckee (Home delivery if in town limit)

Would you like to not have to worry about your student's transportation to school? We can do that for $5 each way! For $10 per day or $1800 per year*, or $187.50/mo., you can have this dependable transportation service. (*Prices based on 11 passengers.) We are very excited to offer this service to our CLA families beginning 2013-2014. Please complete the Transportation Registration form with next year's Registration Packet.

See Transportation Flyer here

See Transportation Registration Form here

Reno Families! Find out more about Custom Learning and our transportation package.

Help your student LOVE school and have high academic confidence with some "Custom Learning"

Come to an informal meeting IN RENO:

Tuesday May 21, 2013

7:00-8:30p.m.

RSVP for location of the meeting to lisa@customlearning.org

Another date is happening in July, date to be announced...

Financial Assistance for School Tuition (FAST):

Applications due 5/30/13

Any family interested may apply for financial assistance through the FAST (Financial Assistance for School Tuition) program. To be considered for Financial Assistance, the online submission deadline for all applications is May 30, 2013. Your tax return must follow the submission, and be postmarked by May 25, 2013. Our goal is to have an award determination made by the time re-enrollment contracts (with scholarships)are issued on June 1, 2013.

This is the only opportunity to obtain financial assistance or scholarships for the upcoming school year.


2013 Summer Camps

Custom Learning Academy is now registering participants for our summer camps. Each themed week-long camp runs from 9:00-3:00 and includes fun learning activities and outdoor recreation. Camps maintain a 10-to-1 student to teacher ratio and are taught by CLA teachers. Please see the flyers below. Camps for middle school students to be announced shortly.

Summer Camps: Grades K-2
Summer Camps: Grades 3rd-5th

2013 Summer School - Grades 7-12

Custom Learning Academy is now planning 2013 Summer School classes. The dates of Summer School sessions are as follows:

Session 1: July 8-July 25th

Session 2: July 29-August 15.

Each session earns a semester of credit, and costs $600 for a small group class. The classes max out at 5 students. We teach any subject with advance registration, high school math classes most popular: Geometry, Algebra 2 or PreCalculus. (Recommended for retake only in summer.) Class times are arranged with students as they sign up, with typical times being 9-10:30 a.m. M-Th or 10:30-12:00 a.m. M-Th.*

*Individual classes can happen at dates and times other than our sessions with a consultation meeting. These classes are billed at $60/hr

Summer School Registration Form


IOWA Test Scores Released

Fourth year of Outstanding Iowa Test Scores Confirm CLA’s Approach
CLA measures success based on academic self-esteem and attitude as well as classroom performance and the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), a standardized test used by private schools nationwide to measure achievement across academic disciplines.

To read this article click here.


Custom Learning Academy's Mission Statement:

To achieve academic success for each student by providing standards based, self paced, customized learning opportunities utilizing a blend of state of the art researched based curriculum, small student teacher ratios and support from teachers with excellent content knowledge and effective communication skills, all in a culture of respect.

*We are W.A.S.C. accredited. (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)*


Notice of Custom Learning Academy's Non-Discriminatory Policy:
Custom Learning Academy (CLA) serves students with disabilities and of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin. All students have access to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to all students at our school, in administration of its educational policies, admission policies or any other school administered programs.

Custom Learning Academy is also an Equal Opportunity Employer. The existence of its non-discriminatory policy, with respect to employment of faculty and staff, is indicative of the non-discriminatory policy to students.

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We are located at:
12710 Northwoods Blvd
Truckee, CA 96161
Ph: 530.587.5470 (Main Office)
Fax: 530.587.5467

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