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Best Redding Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public middle schools serving 9,401 students in Redding, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Redding, CA are Grant Elementary School, University Preparatory and Redding Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redding, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Redding have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Redding, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8835 Swasey Dr.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-0561
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Gr: 6-12 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Redding Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 225-0406
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Shasta County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2684 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Gr: K-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Redding Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Gr: K-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Stellar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505 Springer Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 224-4140
Gr: K-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1010.
Mistletoe Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1225 Mistletoe Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Gr: K-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Turtle Bay
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1330 Arboretum Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0035
Gr: K-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Parsons Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
750 Hartnell Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1805 Sequoia St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0020
Gr: 4-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Pacheco Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7430 Pacheco School Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Gr: 4-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Gateway Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Shasta Lake
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4620 Vallecito St.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7020
Gr: K-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Juniper
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Ellis St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0045
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Rocky Point Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Alta Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Saturn Skyway
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4130
Gr: K-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10446 Red Bluff Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-1110
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2323.
Shasta County Independent Study
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
Buckeye School Of The Arts
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3407 Hiatt Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0420
Gr: K-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2525.
Shasta County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Monarch Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5307 Cedars Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 247-7307
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Pace Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Charter School
145 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Gr: K-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Redding, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Redding, CA include Grant Elementary School, University Preparatory and Redding Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in Redding?
28 public middle schools are located in Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in Redding?
Redding public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Redding are often viewed compared to one another?

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