For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,632 students in Paradise, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Paradise, CA are Children's Community Charter, Paradise Ridge Elementary School and Paradise Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Paradise have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paradise, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Children's Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6830 Pentz Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Paradise Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
588 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Gr: K-5
Rank: #55.
Paradise Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5657 Recreation Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Gr: 7-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Hometech Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Ridgeview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5944 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6422
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6422
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Paradise Elearning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Paradise, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Honey Run Academy Secondary (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Paradise, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Paradise, CA include Children's Community Charter, Paradise Ridge Elementary School and Paradise Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Paradise?
11 public schools are located in Paradise.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise?
Paradise public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Paradise are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Paradise include: Children's Community Charter vs. Hometech Charter
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