For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public elementary schools serving 12,549 students in Redding, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Redding, CA are Grant Elementary School, University Preparatory and Phoenix Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redding, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Redding have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Redding, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8835 Swasey Dr.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-0561
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-0561
Grades: K-8
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Grades: 6-12
| 1,016 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Redding Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 225-0406
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 225-0406
Grades: 1-8
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Bonny View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5080 Bidwell Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0030
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0030
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1240 Manzanita Hills Ave.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0050
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0050
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Grades: K-12
| 629 students
Rank: #88.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Springer Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 224-4140
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 224-4140
Grades: K-8
| 828 students
Rank: #99.
Redding Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #1010.
Stellar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Grades: K-12
| 259 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10142 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #1212.
Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Lassen View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Loma Vista Dr.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4150
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4150
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1515.
Turtle Bay
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 Arboretum Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0035
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0035
Grades: K-8
| 764 students
Rank: #1616.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1926 Sycamore Dr.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0055
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0055
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Sequoia St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0020
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0020
Grades: 4-8
| 433 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Alta Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Saturn Skyway
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4130
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4130
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10446 Red Bluff Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-1110
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-1110
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Rank: #2323.
Shasta Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2825 Yana Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4180
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4180
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Shasta Lake
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4620 Vallecito St.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7020
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7020
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
Rank: #2626.
Juniper
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Ellis St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0045
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0045
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Rank: #2727.
Buckeye School Of The Arts
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3407 Hiatt Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0420
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0420
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #2828.
Rocky Point Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Rank: #2929.
Shasta County Independent Study
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #3030.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Civic Center Dr.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0040
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0040
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
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
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Shasta County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #3333.
Monarch Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5307 Cedars Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 247-7307
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 247-7307
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Rank: #3434.
Rother Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 Hartnell Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4170
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4170
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Charter School
145 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
Redding, 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
Alternativeopportunity High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2680 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Grades: 8-12
| 104 students
Career Pathways To Success Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0360
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0360
Grades: 9-12
| 11 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
Columbia-east Valley 6-8 Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
10146 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Enterprise Plus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2714
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2714
Grades: 10-11
| 25 students
Evergreen Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
160 Masonic Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-1800
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-1800
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
Foothill Plus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2715
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2715
Grades: 10-11
| 19 students
Freedom High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Great Partnership Special Education Consortium (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
3450 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
Magnolia Independent Learning Center (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1524 Magnolia Ave.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0163
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0163
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
14732 Bass Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Grades: K-8
| 8 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
Phoenix Program High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7833
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7833
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-7145
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-7145
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
Shasta County Opportunity (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1644 Magnolia Ave
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Shasta Learning Center Opportunity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-4050
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Shasta Plus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2716
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2716
Grades: 10-11
| 23 students
2985 Innsbruck Dr., Ste. B
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7838
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7838
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
1155 Mistletoe Ln
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Stellar Secondary Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5885 E. Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Redding, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Redding, CA include Grant Elementary School, University Preparatory and Phoenix Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Redding?
36 public elementary schools are located in Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in Redding?
Redding public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Redding are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Redding include: Shasta Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, Rocky Point Charter vs. Redding Stem Academy, Phoenix Charter Academy vs. Stellar Charter
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