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Best Shasta County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 100 public schools serving 27,728 students in Shasta County, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,041 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 34%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3425 Brush St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7200
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Millville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8570 Brookdale Rd.
Millville, CA 96062
(530) 547-4471
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9087 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Shasta High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
North Cow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10619 Swede Creek Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Shasta Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
307 Park Marina Cir.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Chrysalis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21945 Old Forty-four Dr.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-9726
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Foothill High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22661 Old Alturas Rd.
Bella Vista, CA 96008
(530) 549-4415
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Happy Valley Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Whitmore, CA 96096
(530) 472-3243
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #1919.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
North Cottonwood
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19920 Gas Point Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-1698
Gr: K-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20981 Dersch Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Gr: K-3 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2626.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1240 Manzanita Hills Ave.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0050
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
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: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mountain View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10142 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Gr: K-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3131.
Bonny View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5080 Bidwell Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0030
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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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?

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