For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,466 students in 96003, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 96003, CA are Redding School Of The Arts, Redding Stem Academy and Boulder Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96003 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96003, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96003, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Gr: K-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Redding Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Springer Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 224-4140
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 224-4140
Gr: K-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #55.
Turtle Bay
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 Arboretum Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0035
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0035
Gr: K-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Gr: 5-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Gateway Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Shasta Lake
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4620 Vallecito St.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7020
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7020
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Rocky Point Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Shasta County Independent Study
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Buckeye School Of The Arts
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3407 Hiatt Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0420
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0420
Gr: K-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
96003, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 6-8
Evergreen Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
160 Masonic Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-1800
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-1800
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
14732 Bass Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 96003, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 96003, CA include Redding School Of The Arts, Redding Stem Academy and Boulder Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 96003?
13 public middle schools are located in 96003.
What is the racial composition of students in 96003?
96003 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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