Top 10 Best 96003 California Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,413 students in 96003, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 648 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 96003, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 96003, CA are Redding Stem Academy, Central Valley High School and Gateway Educational Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96003 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 96003, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96003, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redding Stem Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Grades: K-8
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gateway Educational Options
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 245-7960
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 245-7960
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mountain Lakes High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Grades: K-12
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 50%
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
| 275 students
Rank: #77.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Springer Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 224-4140
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 224-4140
Grades: K-8
| 860 students
Rank: #88.
Rocky Point Charter
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
Rank: #99.
Turtle Bay
Math: 36% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Arboretum Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0035
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0035
Grades: K-8
| 810 students
Rank: #1010.
Shasta Lake
Math: 27% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4620 Vallecito St.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7020
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7020
Grades: K-8
| 631 students
Rank: #1111.
Buckeye School Of The Arts
Math: 18% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3407 Hiatt Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0420
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0420
Grades: K-8
| 511 students
Rank: #1212.
Great Partnership Special Education Consortium
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Grades: K-8
| 93 students
Rank: #1313.
Shasta County Independent Study
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: #1414.
Shasta County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
10142 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Grades: K-4
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day
Alternative School
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Community Day
Alternative School
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
43 Hilltop
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0376
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0376
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
96003, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
North Woods Discovery Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
14732 Bass Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96003, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96003, CA are Redding Stem Academy, Central Valley High School and Gateway Educational Options.
How many public schools are located in 96003, CA?
18 public schools are located in 96003, CA.
What percentage of students in 96003, CA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 96003, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96003, CA?
96003, CA minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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