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Best 96003 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,519 students in 96003, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 746 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 96003, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 96003, CA are Central Valley High School, Redding School Of The Arts and Redding Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96003 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96003, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96003, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Mountain Lakes High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education And Assessment
43 Hilltop Drive
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0376
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 schools in 96003, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 96003, CA include Central Valley High School, Redding School Of The Arts and Redding Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in 96003?
17 public schools are located in 96003.
What percentage of students in 96003 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 96003 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96003?
96003 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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