Students
2,037
enrolled at the 7 public schools with a Cottonwood address.
Cottonwood · Tehama County
Schools in Cottonwood
Cottonwood’s 2 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 73 to 84.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Cottonwood score highest?
Cottonwood Creek Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 84. That is higher than 84 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
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Rank 1
Cottonwood Creek CharterCharter
Cottonwood Union Elementary · 96022 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
452431% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 84th percentile
Rank 2
Evergreen Institute of ExcellenceCharter
Evergreen Union · 96022 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
3359% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile
1 elementary school not ranked statewide
Students are placed here by probation, district or voluntary referral, including after an expulsion, so we don’t rank it.
- Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)Community day school
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Cottonwood score highest?
Cottonwood Creek Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 80 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Cottonwood Creek CharterCharter
Cottonwood Union Elementary · 96022 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
292942% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 80th percentile
Rank 2
West Cottonwood Junior High
Cottonwood Union Elementary · 96022 · Grades 5–8
182953% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 69th percentile
Rank 3
Evergreen Institute of ExcellenceCharter
Evergreen Union · 96022 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
133354% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 56th percentile
Rank 4
Evergreen Middle
Evergreen Union · 96022 · Grades 5–8
242452% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 48th percentile
8in 100
The average Cottonwood middle school had 8 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
1 middle school not ranked statewide
Students are placed here by probation, district or voluntary referral, including after an expulsion, so we don’t rank it.
- Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)Community day school
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in Cottonwood stand?
West Valley Early College High has a Scope Score of 75. That is higher than 47 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Cottonwood.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
West Valley Early College High
Anderson Union High · 96022 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
143155% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Three districts run the public schools with a Cottonwood address. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Evergreen Union
3schools here
Elementary, Middle. Evergreen Middle, Evergreen Community Day School (5-8), Evergreen Community Day School (K-5).
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Anderson Union High
1school here
High. West Valley Early College.
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Cottonwood Union Elementary
1school here
Middle. West Cottonwood.
Does living in Cottonwood decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
2 charter schools have a Cottonwood address.
2 charter schools have a Cottonwood address. They are in the lists above, marked Charter.
Students
Who goes to school here?
2,037 students go to the 7 public schools with a Cottonwood address. 48 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
27–100%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
8in 100
students chronically absent at the average middle school here. California: 18 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Cottonwood?
Are the public schools in Cottonwood good?
Cottonwood’s 2 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 73 to 84. Of those, 1 is Strong and 1 is Developing. Cottonwood’s 4 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 75 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong, 2 are Solid and 1 is Developing. Cottonwood has one public high school we score. West Valley Early College High has a Scope Score of 75. It is Developing, at the 47th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Cottonwood rank highest?
Cottonwood Creek Charter is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 84th percentile. Cottonwood Creek Charter is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 80th percentile. West Valley Early College High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 75. It is Developing, at the 47th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Cottonwood compare with California?
The average Cottonwood middle school had 8 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
Next
Which places nearby can you look at next?
Evergreen Union
The district that runs most public schools here.
Compare schoolsSee the same numbers for each school.
Anderson Union HighRuns one public school with a Cottonwood address.
School districts
Before kindergarten
Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Cottonwood address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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