For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 203 students in 96099, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96099, CA are Redding Community Day, Shasta Elementary School and Monarch Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96099 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96099, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96099, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redding Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 225-0406
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 225-0406
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10446 Red Bluff Rd.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-1110
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-1110
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 96099, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96099, CA include Redding Community Day, Shasta Elementary School and Monarch Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96099?
3 public elementary schools are located in 96099.
What is the racial composition of students in 96099?
96099 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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