WALT TYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Walt Tyler Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Pioneer Union school district, located in Grizzly Flat, CA with about 18 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade.

Walt Tyler Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Grizzly Flat, California. As part of the Pioneer Union School District, the school is situated in the forested foothills of El Dorado County. Because of its remote location, the school serves as a central hub for the local mountain community, often emphasizing a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere where students receive individualized attention due to smaller class sizes.

The school has faced significant challenges in recent years, most notably during the 2021 Caldor Fire, which caused extensive damage to the Grizzly Flat area and forced the school to temporarily suspend operations. As the community has worked to rebuild, the school has remained a focal point for recovery efforts, representing the resilience of the local population. It continues to provide foundational education for the children of the area, maintaining a traditional small-town school identity characterized by a strong connection between the faculty, students, and the families they serve.

For more information, contact Walt Tyler Elementary at (530) 620-7210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.