Top 10 Best Cottonwood Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,062 students in Cottonwood, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, CA are Cottonwood Creek Charter, North Cottonwood and Evergreen Community Day School (5-8). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cottonwood, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
North Cottonwood
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-1698
Grades: K-4
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19415 Hooker Creek Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-4
| 525 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22270 Bend Ferry Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 527-4648
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West Cottonwood Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20512 W. First St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Grades: 5-8
| 384 students
Rank: #88.
West Valley Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3805 Happy Valley Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #99.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cottonwood Preschool
19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
Alternative School
Magnet School
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cottonwood, California

Cottonwood, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
20512 West First St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
3425 Brush St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Grades: K-2
| 337 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter, North Cottonwood and Evergreen Community Day School (5-8).
How many public schools are located in Cottonwood?
11 public schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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