For the 2025 school year, there are 101 public schools serving 27,728 students in Shasta County, CA (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,091 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Shasta County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Shasta County, CA are Cottonwood Creek Charter, Grant Elementary School and University Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shasta County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Shasta County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8835 Swasey Dr.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-0561
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-0561
Grades: K-8
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Millville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8570 Brookdale Rd.
Millville, CA 96062
(530) 547-4471
Millville, CA 96062
(530) 547-4471
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #66.
Happy Valley Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Grades: K-3
| 235 students
Rank: #77.
North Cow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10619 Swede Creek Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Shasta High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #1010.
Foothill High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #1111.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9087 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Indian Springs Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25299 Big Bend Rd.
Big Bend, CA 96011
(530) 337-6219
Big Bend, CA 96011
(530) 337-6219
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Redding Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 225-0406
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 225-0406
Grades: 1-8
| 11 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22661 Old Alturas Rd.
Bella Vista, CA 96008
(530) 549-4415
Bella Vista, CA 96008
(530) 549-4415
Grades: K-8
| 338 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bonny View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5080 Bidwell Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0030
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0030
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1919.
Anderson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1471 Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Happy Valley Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
North State Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Spruce St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Shasta County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2684 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Whitmore, CA 96096
(530) 472-3243
Whitmore, CA 96096
(530) 472-3243
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: #2424.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #2525.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1240 Manzanita Hills Ave.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0050
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0050
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
North Cottonwood
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-1698
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-1698
Grades: K-4
| 515 students
Rank: #2828.
French Gulch-whiskeytown Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11442 Cline Gulch Rd.
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2151
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2151
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mountain View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #3131.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Springer Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 224-4140
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 224-4140
Grades: K-8
| 828 students
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
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: #3535.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10142 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
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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 schools in Shasta County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Shasta County, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter, Grant Elementary School and University Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in Shasta County?
101 public schools are located in Shasta County.
What percentage of students in Shasta County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Shasta County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta County?
Shasta County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shasta County include: Enterprise High School vs. Shasta High School, Shasta Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, University Preparatory vs. Shasta High School
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