For the 2025 school year, there are 59 public middle schools serving 14,216 students in Shasta County, CA.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Shasta County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shasta County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Gr: K-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8835 Swasey Dr.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-0561
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-0561
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9087 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
North Cow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10619 Swede Creek Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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
Gr: 1-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
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
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2121.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #2424.
Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22270 Bend Ferry Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 527-4648
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 527-4648
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Mistletoe Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1225 Mistletoe Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Gr: K-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2626.
West Cottonwood Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20512 West First St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Gr: 5-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2727.
Tree Of Life International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19415 Jacqueline St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2828.
French Gulch-whiskeytown Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11442 Cline Gulch Rd.
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2151
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2151
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
Parsons Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Hartnell Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3232.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Sequoia St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0020
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0020
Gr: 4-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3333.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3434.
Pacheco Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7430 Pacheco School Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Gr: 4-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3535.
Burney Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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Shasta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2195 Larkspur Ln. Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Acorn To Oaks Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 776
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 365-1055
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
21132 Ronald St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1055
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1055
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Alternativeopportunity High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2680 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Gr: 8-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Anderson Community Day Transition (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5250 W. Anderson Dr.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-10
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
Gr: 2-8 | 5 students
4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd.
Lakehead, CA 96051
(530) 238-6800
Lakehead, CA 96051
(530) 238-6800
Gr: K-5 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 26%
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%
29771 Terry Mill Rd.
Round Mountain, CA 96084
(530) 337-6211
Round Mountain, CA 96084
(530) 337-6211
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Chrysalis Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
C/o Enterprise School District
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4129
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4129
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Cottonwood Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
20512 West First St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Gr: 5-8
3425 Brush St
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3071
Gr: K-2 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: 6-8
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
Gr: K-6
Enterprise Plus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2714
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2714
Gr: 10-11 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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%
Foothill Plus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2715
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2715
Gr: 10-11 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Freedom High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Gr: 9-12
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%
19414 Jacqueline St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: 6-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
9019 Deschutes Rd
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Magnolia Independent Learning Center (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1524 Magnolia Ave.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0163
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0163
Gr: 7-12
Mountain View High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Pace Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Pacheco Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1645 Mill St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Gr: 6-8
Pathway.com Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1756 South Street
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 222-5899
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 222-5899
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Phoenix Program High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7833
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7833
Gr: 7-12
3955 Platina Sch Rd.
Igo, CA 96047
(530) 352-4341
Igo, CA 96047
(530) 352-4341
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-7145
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-7145
Gr: K-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Shasta County Opportunity (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1644 Magnolia Ave
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Gr: K-12
Shasta Learning Center Opportunity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-4050
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Shasta Plus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2716
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2716
Gr: 10-11 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shasta County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shasta County, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter, Grant Elementary School and University Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Shasta County?
59 public middle schools are located in Shasta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta County?
Shasta County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shasta County include: Shasta Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, Rocky Point Charter vs. Redding Stem Academy, Anderson Middle School vs. Mistletoe Elementary School
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