For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 816 students in Paradise, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paradise, CA are Children's Community Charter, Paradise Ridge Elementary School and Paradise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paradise have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paradise, CA (2025-26)
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 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
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 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Paradise, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Children's Community Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
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: 16%
Hometech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Gr: K-12
Honey Run Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Gr: 4-6
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 elementary schools in Paradise, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paradise, CA include Children's Community Charter, Paradise Ridge Elementary School and Paradise Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paradise?
5 public elementary schools are located in Paradise.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise?
Paradise public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Paradise are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Paradise include: Hometech Charter vs. Children's Community Charter, Paradise Ridge Elementary School vs. Hometech Charter, Hometech Charter vs. Paradise Ridge Elementary School
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