For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 3,361 students in Redding, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Redding, CA are University Preparatory, Shasta Charter Academy and Redding School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redding, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Redding have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Redding, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Shasta Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 Park Marina Cir.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
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 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
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 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
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 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Rocky Point Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Monarch Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5307 Cedars Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 247-7307
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 247-7307
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8544 Airport Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Charter School
145 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
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 charter schools in Redding, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Redding, CA include University Preparatory, Shasta Charter Academy and Redding School Of The Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in Redding?
10 public charter schools are located in Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in Redding?
Redding public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Redding are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Redding include: Rocky Point Charter vs. Redding Stem Academy, Shasta Charter Academy vs. California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
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