For the 2024-25 school year, there are 99 public schools serving 27,093 students in Shasta County, CA (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,091 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Shasta County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Shasta County, CA are Cottonwood Creek Charter, Grant Elementary School and University Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shasta County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Shasta County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shasta County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
University Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 1,013 students
Rank: #44.
Millville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8570 Brookdale Rd.
Millville, CA 96062
(530) 547-4471
Millville, CA 96062
(530) 547-4471
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #55.
Happy Valley Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Grades: K-3
| 228 students
Rank: #66.
North Cow Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10619 Swede Creek Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #77.
Shasta Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Park Marina Cir.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #88.
Shasta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #99.
Foothill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Rank: #1010.
Junction Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9087 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Grades: K-8
| 381 students
Rank: #1111.
Redding Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5885 E. Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 225-0160
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 225-0160
Grades: 1-8
| 10 students
Rank: #1212.
Chrysalis Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21945 Old Forty-four Dr.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-9726
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-9726
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #1414.
Anderson New Technology High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2098 N. St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bella Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22661 Old Alturas Rd.
Bella Vista, CA 96008
(530) 549-4415
Bella Vista, CA 96008
(530) 549-4415
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bonny View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 288 students
Rank: #1717.
Anderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1471 Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Happy Valley Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
North State Aspire Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Spruce St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Shasta County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2684 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Whitmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Whitmore, CA 96096
(530) 472-3243
Whitmore, CA 96096
(530) 472-3243
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: #2222.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2323.
Manzanita Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 521 students
Rank: #2424.
Redding School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 602 students
Rank: #2525.
North Cottonwood
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-1698
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-1698
Grades: K-4
| 508 students
Rank: #2626.
French Gulch-whiskeytown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11442 Cline Gulch Rd.
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2151
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2151
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mountain View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2929.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 874 students
Rank: #3030.
Tree Of Life International Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19415 Jacqueline St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Rank: #3131.
Redding Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 245 students
Rank: #3232.
Stellar Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5885 E. Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Grades: K-12
| 200 students
Rank: #3333.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 434 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 2 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
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Shasta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Personalized Learning (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2195 Larkspur Ln. Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Grades: K-12
| 309 students
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Acorns To Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
21132 Ronald St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1055
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1055
Grades: K-8
| 24 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
Anderson Community Day Transition (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5250 W. Anderson Dr.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
Bella Vista Elementary Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1070
Bella Vista, CA 96008
(530) 549-4415
Bella Vista, CA 96008
(530) 549-4415
Grades: 2-8
| 5 students
4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd.
Lakehead, CA 96051
(530) 238-6800
Lakehead, CA 96051
(530) 238-6800
Grades: K-5
| 27 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
29771 Terry Mill Rd.
Round Mountain, CA 96084
(530) 337-6211
Round Mountain, CA 96084
(530) 337-6211
Grades: K-5
| 29 students
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
Cottonwood Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
20512 West First St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
3425 Brush St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Grades: K-2
| 337 students
East Valley Community Day 6-8 Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
East Valley Community Day K-6 Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Grades: K-6
| 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 2024)
Special Education School
3450 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
Green Valley School Of Academics (Closed 2014)
Charter School
19414 Jacqueline St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Happy Valley Community Day Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
16300 Cloverdale Road
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7075
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7075
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
25299 Big Bend Rd.
Big Bend, CA 96011
(530) 337-6219
Big Bend, CA 96011
(530) 337-6219
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
9019 Deschutes Rd
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Grades: 6-8
| 109 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
Mountain View High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
North Woods Discovery Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
Pacheco Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1645 Mill St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Pathway.com Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1756 South Street
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 222-5899
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 222-5899
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Phoenix Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2195 Larkspur Ln., Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Grades: K-12
| 309 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
3955 Platina Sch Rd.
Igo, CA 96047
(530) 352-4341
Igo, CA 96047
(530) 352-4341
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Redding School Of Arts Ii (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shasta County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Shasta County, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter, Grant Elementary School and University Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in Shasta County?
99 public schools are located in Shasta County.
What percentage of students in Shasta County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Shasta County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta County?
Shasta County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shasta County include: Enterprise High School vs. Shasta High School, Shasta Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, University Preparatory vs. Shasta High School
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