Top 5 Best Columbia Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,253 students in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Columbia are Redding School Of The Arts, Columbia Elementary School and Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Grades: K-12
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10142 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Charter School
145 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Grades: K-12
| 290 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA include Redding School Of The Arts, Columbia Elementary School and Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding?
the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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