For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,071 students in Cottonwood, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, CA are Cottonwood Creek Charter, Evergreen Community Day School (5-8) and West Cottonwood Junior High School. 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative 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
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
West Cottonwood Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20512 W. First St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22270 Bend Ferry Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 527-4648
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 527-4648
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19415 Hooker Creek Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-4
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
West Valley Early College High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Happy Valley Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #77.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
North Cottonwood
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-1698
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-1698
Grades: K-4
| 526 students
Rank: #99.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3165
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3165
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
Alternative School
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
Cottonwood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Grades: K-8
| 39 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
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, Evergreen Community Day School (5-8) and West Cottonwood Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Cottonwood, CA?
11 public schools are located in Cottonwood, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood, CA?
Cottonwood, CA 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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