For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 9,552 students in Tehama County, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 189 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Tehama County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tehama County, CA are Lassen View Elementary School, Tehama Oaks High School and Kirkwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tehama County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tehama County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tehama County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lassen View Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10818 Highway 99-e
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 527-5162
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 527-5162
Grades: K-8
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Tehama Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Walnut St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-4052
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-4052
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Corning Independent Study
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Plum Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29950 Plum Creek Rd.
Paynes Creek, CA 96075
(530) 597-2248
Paynes Creek, CA 96075
(530) 597-2248
Grades: K-5
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Vina Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7th And D Sts.
Vina, CA 96092
(530) 839-2182
Vina, CA 96092
(530) 839-2182
Grades: 1-8
| 79 students
Rank: #88.
Antelope Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22630 Antelope Blvd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-1272
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-1272
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23875 River Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #1010.
Berrendos Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Chestnut Ave.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6700
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Rank: #1111.
Los Molinos High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Sherwood Blvd.
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7900
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #1212.
Red Bluff High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Union St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8710
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #1313.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7150
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7150
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1414.
Flournoy Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15850 Paskenta Rd.
Flournoy, CA 96029
(530) 833-5331
Flournoy, CA 96029
(530) 833-5331
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: #1515.
Los Molinos Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Stanford
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7903
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7903
Grades: K-8
| 246 students
Rank: #1616.
Reeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18335 Johnson Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6006
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6006
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Rank: #1717.
Rancho Tehama Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17357 Stagecoach Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Rank: #1818.
William M. Metteer Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 Kimball Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-9015
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-9015
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1919.
Bidwell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1256 Walnut St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7171
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7171
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #2020.
Corning High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #2121.
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Monroe St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9495
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9495
Grades: 5-8
| 94 students
Rank: #2222.
Vista Preparatory Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1770 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7840
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7840
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Street
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Lincoln St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7301
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7301
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Centennial Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Tehama County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Palm St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8581
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8581
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2626.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #2727.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #2828.
Olive View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Fig St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
Rank: #2929.
Tehama Elearning Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
979 Douglass St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-0188
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Rank: #3030.
Salisbury High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Kimball Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8766
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8766
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #3131.
Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N 150 Toomes Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
Rank: #3232.
Gerber Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23014 Chard Ave.
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Bluff Community Day
Alternative School
1770 S. Jackson
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7200
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7200
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Tehama County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Antelope Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22630 Antelope Blvd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-1272
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-1272
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Corning-center Alternative Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
1295 Red Bud Ave
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8755
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8755
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
2960 Elkins Rd.
Paskenta, CA 96074
(530) 833-5582
Paskenta, CA 96074
(530) 833-5582
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gerber Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
23014 Chard Ave.
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Grades: 4-8
| 5 students
Lassen View Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
10818 Highway 99-e
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 527-5162
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 527-5162
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Los Molinos Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
25330 Magnolia St.
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7900
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Los Molinos Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7700 Stanford
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7900
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7900
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
31345 Forward Rd.
Manton, CA 96059
(530) 474-3167
Manton, CA 96059
(530) 474-3167
Grades: K-5
| 13 students
38355 Scenic Ave.
Mineral, CA 96063
(530) 595-3322
Mineral, CA 96063
(530) 595-3322
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rebound Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1525 Douglass St
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8987
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8987
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Red Bluff Community Day K-5 (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
695 Kimball Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-9015
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-9015
Grades: K-5
| 10 students
Red Bluff Independent Study High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1295 Red Bud Ave.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8757
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-8757
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Tehama County Community (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
900 Palm St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-5811
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-5811
Grades: PK-AE
| n/a students
Tehama County Rop (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1135 Lincoln St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7341
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7341
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tehama County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tehama County, CA include Lassen View Elementary School, Tehama Oaks High School and Kirkwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tehama County?
33 public schools are located in Tehama County.
What percentage of students in Tehama County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Tehama County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tehama County?
Tehama County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tehama County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tehama County include: Vista Preparatory Academy vs. Berrendos Middle School, Berrendos Middle School vs. Vista Preparatory Academy, Corning High School vs. Red Bluff High School
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