Best Cascade Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,430 students in the neighborhood of Cascade, Anderson, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Cascade are Anderson High School, North State Aspire Academy and Anderson New Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cascade, Anderson, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Cascade, Anderson, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1471 Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
North State Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Spruce St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Gr: K-5 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Anderson New Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2098 North St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Tree Of Life International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19415 Jacqueline St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2770 Balls Ferry Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7030
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1646 West Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Northern Summit Academy Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Balls Ferry Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 338-1399
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Oakview High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20111 Olinda Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-6895
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Anderson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Spruce St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
North Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20083 Olinda Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson Community Day
Alternative School
5250 West Anderson Dr.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cascade, Anderson, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cascade, Anderson, CA include Anderson High School, North State Aspire Academy and Anderson New Technology High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood ofscade, Anderson?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood ofscade, Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood ofscade, Anderson?
the neighborhood ofscade, Anderson public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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