For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 4,949 students in Shasta County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Shasta County, CA are Cottonwood Creek Charter, University Preparatory and Phoenix Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shasta County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Shasta County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Shasta County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
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
| 280 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.
Shasta Charter Academy
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
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Chrysalis Charter
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
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Anderson New Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2098 North St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 121 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.
Tree Of Life International Charter
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
| 359 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.
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: #1212.
Northern Summit Academy Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Balls Ferry Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 338-1399
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 338-1399
Grades: K-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8544 Airport Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Grades: 9-12
| 108 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
Shasta County 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
Acorn To Oaks Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Shasta County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Shasta County, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter, University Preparatory and Phoenix Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Shasta County?
17 public charter schools are located in Shasta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta County?
Shasta County public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Shasta County include: Rocky Point Charter vs. Redding Stem Academy, Phoenix Charter Academy vs. Stellar Charter, Stellar Charter vs. Phoenix Charter Academy
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