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Schools in 95969 — Paradise, California: 3 schools. Average score 7.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95969 has 3 ranked schools in Paradise, averaging a Scope Score of 36.5/100 — 7.4 points below the state average of 43.9 (a state average weighted to 95969's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.3 to 56.8, a 32.5-point spread.

How 95969 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Paradise Senior High with a Scope Score of 57 and 13.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95969 averages 26.2%, above the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 95969's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95969 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95969
95969Paradise336.5/100
95928Chico11.21039.3/100+2.8
95926Chico13.81743.2/100+6.7
95938Durham14.1341.9/100+5.4

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95969

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum2 not compared

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95969

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range24.3 – 56.8
32.5 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.6% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 36.0/1002 ranked elementary schools1 Solid, 1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Children's Community Charter
Paradise Unified Culture First
16.4%Solid
41/100
2Paradise Ridge Elementary
Paradise Unified Building Momentum
20.8%Developing
31/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 24.3/1001 ranked middle schools1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1HomeTech Charter
Paradise Unified alternative school
6.5%Solid
24/100 · 65th in class

High Schools (2)

avg 43.1/1002 ranked high schools1 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Paradise Senior High
Paradise Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Solid
57/100
2Ridgeview High (Continuation)
Paradise Unified continuation high school
5.6%Strong
29/100 · 80th in class
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 95969Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95969 on the map

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 95969

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95969 (Paradise) good?
95969 has 3 ranked schools in Paradise, averaging a Scope Score of 36.5/100 — 7.4 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95969's own mix of school levels. 12.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 95969?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95969 is Paradise Senior High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 13.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95969 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95969 average a Scope Score of 36.5/100 — 7.4 points below the state average of 43.9, a state average weighted to zip code 95969's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 12.6% vs. 20.9% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95969?
Zip code 95969 has 3 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.