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Elementary Schools in Redding, California

Near Average2024–25 data24 schools · avg 43.5/100

Redding, California has 24 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.5/100 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Stellar Charter at 65/100, where 33.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Redding schools average 18.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.9% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.5
20.3 – 64.8
Avg Exceeded %
18.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
24
With Scope Scores

How Redding schools compare

Redding's 24 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.3 to 64.8, a 44.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Stellar Charter with a Scope Score of 65 and 33.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Redding averages 18.9%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Redding

3 Strong All-Around2 Culture First19 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Redding ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Stellar Charter
Redding Elementary Strong All-Around
33.9%Solid
65/100
2Shasta High
Shasta Union High Strong All-Around
28.4%Solid
64/100
3Grant Elementary
Grant Elementary Strong All-Around
39.1%Solid
60/100
4Shasta Collegiate Academy
Shasta Union High Building Momentum
22.2%Solid
57/100
5Boulder Creek Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
23.9%Solid
54/100
6Enterprise High
Shasta Union High Building Momentum
17.2%Solid
53/100
7Sycamore Elementary
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
27.9%Developing
50/100
8Turtle Bay
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
23.5%Developing
49/100
9Redding Collegiate Academy
Enterprise Elementary Culture First
20.8%Developing
48/100
10Mistletoe Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
23.8%Developing
48/100
11Alta Mesa Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Culture First
17.8%Developing
43/100
12Manzanita Elementary
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
43/100
13Shasta Meadows Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
16.9%Developing
41/100
14Lassen View Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
19.7%Developing
41/100
15Parsons Junior High
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
39/100
16Juniper
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
39/100
17Rother Elementary
Enterprise Elementary Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
37/100
18Pacheco Elementary
Pacheco Union Elementary Building Momentum
9.5%Developing
35/100
19Bonny View Elementary
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
35/100
20Sequoia Middle
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
34/100
21Mountain View Middle
Columbia Elementary Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
34/100
22Buckeye School of the Arts
Gateway Unified Building Momentum
9.6%Needs Support
30/100
23Cypress Elementary
Redding Elementary Building Momentum
10.2%Needs Support
25/100
24Pioneer Continuation High
Shasta Union High Building Momentum
0.7%Needs Support
20/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Redding

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Redding good?
Redding's 24 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5/100, which is 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Redding?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Redding is Stellar Charter with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 33.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Redding schools compare to the state average?
Redding elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.3 to 64.8, a 44.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Redding?
Redding has 24 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.