For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 638 students in 96002, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 96002, CA are Phoenix Charter Academy, Redding Collegiate Academy and California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 96002 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 96002, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96002, CA Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
96002, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2195 Larkspur Ln. Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Gr: K-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Chrysalis Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
C/o Enterprise School District
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4129
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4129
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Pace Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 96002, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 96002, CA include Phoenix Charter Academy, Redding Collegiate Academy and California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii.
How many public charter schools are located in 96002?
3 public charter schools are located in 96002.
What is the racial composition of students in 96002?
96002 public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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