Students
4,317
enrolled at the 12 public schools with an address in ZIP code 96003.
Redding · Shasta County
Schools in ZIP code 96003
The 8 public elementary schools in ZIP code 96003 have Scope Scores from 69 to 79.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 96003 score highest?
Redding School of the Arts is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 67 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Redding School of the ArtsCharter
Columbia Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
242650% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 67th percentile
Rank 2
Boulder Creek Elementary
Enterprise Elementary · 96003 · Grades Pre–K–8
242650% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 63rd percentile
Rank 3
Shasta View AcademyCharter
Columbia Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
202555% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
Rank 4
Turtle Bay
Redding Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–8
212554% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
Rank 5
Rocky Point CharterCharter
Gateway Unified · 96003 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
143452% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
Rank 6
Phoenix Charter Academy College ViewCharter
Columbia Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
122959% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
Rank 7
Buckeye School of the Arts
Gateway Unified · 96003 · Grades Pre–K–8
141967% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 29th percentile
Rank 8
Redding STEM AcademyCharter
Shasta County Office of Education · 96003 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
2074% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile
12in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 96003 had 12 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
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.
- Columbia-East Valley K-6 Community DayCommunity 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. 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
Which middle schools in ZIP code 96003 score highest?
Redding School of the Arts and Shasta View Academy are highest. Each has a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 69 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Redding School of the ArtsCharter
Columbia Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
183547% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 69th percentile
Rank 2
Shasta View AcademyCharter
Columbia Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
212950% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 69th percentile
Rank 3
Redding STEM AcademyCharter
Shasta County Office of Education · 96003 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
202654% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 63rd percentile
Rank 4
Turtle Bay
Redding Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–8
142660% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 61st percentile
Rank 5
Phoenix Charter Academy College ViewCharter
Columbia Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
133651% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 57th percentile
Rank 6
Rocky Point CharterCharter
Gateway Unified · 96003 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
1873% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 31st percentile
Rank 7
Mountain View Middle
Columbia Elementary · 96003 · Grades 5–8
2469% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
10in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 96003 had 10 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
Which high schools in ZIP code 96003 score highest?
Phoenix Charter Academy College View is highest, with a Scope Score of 85. That is higher than 84 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Phoenix Charter Academy College ViewCharter
Columbia Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
402535% below the standard
Scope Score 85Strong · 84th percentile
Rank 2
Shasta View AcademyCharter
Columbia Elementary · 96003 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
292546% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
2 high schools not ranked statewide
Alternative schools and special education centers enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- Shasta County Independent StudyAlternative school
- Shasta County Special EducationSpecial education center
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?
Five districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 96003. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Columbia Elementary
2schools here
Elementary, Middle. Mountain View, Columbia-East Valley K-6 Community Day.
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Shasta County Office of Education
2schools here
High. Shasta County Independent Study, Shasta County Special Education.
Open the district →District
Enterprise Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Boulder Creek.
Open the district →District
Gateway Unified
1school here
Elementary. Buckeye School of the Arts.
Open the district →Also here: Redding Elementary (1).
Does living in ZIP code 96003 decide which school my child attends?
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
What other schools are here?
2 private schools have an address in ZIP code 96003. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Bethel Christian School96003 · 321 students
- Country Christian School96003 · 138 students
Open the private-school directory →
5 charter schools have an address in ZIP code 96003. 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
Who goes to school here?
4,317 students go to the 12 public schools with an address in ZIP code 96003. 58 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
34–100%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
12in 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
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 96003?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 96003 good?
The 8 public elementary schools in ZIP code 96003 have Scope Scores from 69 to 79. Of those, 5 are Solid, 2 are Developing and 1 is Needs Support. The 7 public middle schools in ZIP code 96003 have Scope Scores from 71 to 79. Of those, 5 are Solid, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 96003 have Scope Scores from 78 to 85. Of those, 1 is Strong and 1 is Solid. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 96003 rank highest?
Redding School of the Arts is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 67th percentile. Redding School of the Arts and Shasta View Academy are the highest middle schools. Each has a Scope Score of 79. Each is Solid, at the 69th percentile. Phoenix Charter Academy College View is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 85. It is Strong, at the 84th 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 ZIP code 96003 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 96003 had 12 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 96003 had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
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.
Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Redding address in ZIP code 96003. 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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