For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,670 students in 96002, CA (there are , serving 474 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 96002, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 96002, CA are Phoenix Charter Academy, Enterprise High School and Mistletoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96002 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96002, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96002, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2195 Larkspur Ln., Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Grades: K-12
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #33.
Mistletoe Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1225 Mistletoe Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Grades: K-8
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
Lassen View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Loma Vista Dr.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4150
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4150
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Parsons Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Hartnell Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Rank: #77.
Alta Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Saturn Skyway
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4130
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4130
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
Shasta Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2825 Yana Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4180
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4180
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
Pacheco Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7430 Pacheco School Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Grades: 4-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
Pace Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Rank: #1111.
Rother Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 Hartnell Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4170
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4170
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #1212.
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8544 Airport Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
96002, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2195 Larkspur Ln. Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Grades: K-12
| 309 students
Chrysalis Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
C/o Enterprise School District
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4129
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4129
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Pace Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
1155 Mistletoe Ln
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96002, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96002, CA include Phoenix Charter Academy, Enterprise High School and Mistletoe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96002?
12 public schools are located in 96002.
What percentage of students in 96002 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 96002 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96002?
96002 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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