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Best Shasta County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 59 public middle schools serving 14,216 students in Shasta County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Shasta County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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%
Rank: #2222.
Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22270 Bend Ferry Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 527-4648
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Mistletoe Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1225 Mistletoe Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Gr: K-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
West Cottonwood Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20512 West First St.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3123
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Tree Of Life International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19415 Jacqueline St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
French Gulch-whiskeytown Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11442 Cline Gulch Rd.
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2151
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Parsons Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
750 Hartnell Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3030.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1805 Sequoia St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0020
Gr: 4-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3131.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3232.
Pacheco Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7430 Pacheco School Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Gr: 4-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3333.
Burney Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Castle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29373 Main St.
Castella, CA 96017
(530) 235-0101
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Shasta County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Shasta County, CA include Cottonwood Creek Charter, Grant Elementary School and University Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Shasta County?
59 public middle schools are located in Shasta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta County?
Shasta County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?

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