Students
5,827
enrolled at the 16 public schools with an address in ZIP code 96001.
Redding · Shasta County
The 7 public elementary schools in ZIP code 96001 have Scope Scores from 69 to 84.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Grant Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 84. That is higher than 84 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
Rank 1
Grant Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–8
34% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 84th percentile
Rank 2
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–5
42% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile
Rank 3
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–5
51% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 70th percentile
Rank 4
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
47% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 68th percentile
Rank 5
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–8
49% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile
Rank 6
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–5
60% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
Rank 7
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–5
65% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
11in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 96001 had 11 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Students are placed here by probation, district or voluntary referral, including after an expulsion, so we don’t rank it.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary 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.
Middle schools
University Preparatory is highest, with a Scope Score of 85. That is higher than 87 in 100 California middle schools we score.
Rank 1
Shasta Union High · 96001 · Grades 6–12 · Check how it admits students.
37% below the standard
Scope Score 85Strong · 87th percentile
Rank 2
Grant Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–8
44% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 77th percentile
Rank 3
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
40% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 71st percentile
Rank 4
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades 4–8
67% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 43rd percentile
Rank 5
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–8
67% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 28th percentile
Rank 6
Redding Elementary · 96001 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
100% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 3rd percentile
8in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 96001 had 8 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
University Preparatory is highest, with a Scope Score of 90. That is higher than 94 in 100 California high schools we score.
Rank 1
Shasta Union High · 96001 · Grades 6–12 · Check how it admits students.
29% below the standard
Scope Score 90Strong · 94th percentile
Rank 2
Shasta Union High · 96001 · Grades 9–12
42% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 76th percentile
Rank 3
Shasta Union High · 96001 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
39% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 65th percentile
Rank 4
Shasta Union High · 96001 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
49% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 61st percentile
10in 100
The average high school in ZIP code 96001 had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
Continuation schools and court and community schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
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
Four districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 96001. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
7schools here
Elementary, Middle. Sycamore, Manzanita, Juniper, Sequoia, Bonny View, Cypress, Redding Community Day.
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3schools here
High. Shasta High, Shasta Collegiate Academy, Pioneer Continuation.
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1school here
Elementary. Grant Elementary.
District
1school here
High. Tri Mountain Academy.
Open the district →No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
2 private schools have an address in ZIP code 96001. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
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4 charter schools have an address in ZIP code 96001. They are in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
5,827 students go to the 16 public schools with an address in ZIP code 96001. 53 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Students
5,827
enrolled at the 16 public schools with an address in ZIP code 96001.
Low-income families
38–100%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
11in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 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
The 7 public elementary schools in ZIP code 96001 have Scope Scores from 69 to 84. Of those, 1 is Strong, 4 are Solid, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. The 6 public middle schools in ZIP code 96001 have Scope Scores from 66 to 85. Of those, 2 are Strong, 1 is Solid, 2 are Developing and 1 is Needs Support. The 4 public high schools in ZIP code 96001 have Scope Scores from 77 to 90. Of those, 2 are Strong and 2 are Solid. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Grant Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 84th percentile. University Preparatory is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 85. It is Strong, at the 87th percentile. University Preparatory is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 90. It is Strong, at the 94th 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.
The average elementary school in ZIP code 96001 had 11 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 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. The average middle school in ZIP code 96001 had 8 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. The average high school in ZIP code 96001 had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
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.
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Shasta Union HighRuns 3 public schools with a Redding address.
This page lists the schools with a Redding address in ZIP code 96001. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
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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