For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,086 students in 96002, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 96002, CA are Phoenix Charter Academy, Mistletoe Elementary School and Parsons Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96002 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96002, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96002, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2195 Larkspur Ln., Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Grades: K-12
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Mistletoe Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1225 Mistletoe Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Grades: K-8
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Parsons Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Hartnell Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Pacheco Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7430 Pacheco School Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Grades: 4-8
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Pace Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
96002, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2195 Larkspur Ln. Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Grades: K-12
| 309 students
Chrysalis Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
C/o Enterprise School District
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4129
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4129
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Pace Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
1155 Mistletoe Ln
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 96002, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 96002, CA include Phoenix Charter Academy, Mistletoe Elementary School and Parsons Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96002?
6 public middle schools are located in 96002.
What is the racial composition of students in 96002?
96002 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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