Schools in 96022 — Cottonwood, California: 96022 schools average near the state. The 24.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
96022 has 5 ranked schools in Cottonwood, averaging a Scope Score of 45.1/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.7 to 61.5, a 24.8-point spread.
How 96022 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Cottonwood Creek Charter with a Scope Score of 62 and 45.9% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 12.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 96022. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 96022 averages 15.6%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 96022 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 96022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96022 | Cottonwood | 5 | Developing 45.1/100 | — |
| 96021 | Corning | 8 | Developing 32.5/100 | -12.6 |
| 96019 | Shasta Lake | 4 | Developing 36.7/100 | -8.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 96022
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All schools in 96022
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood Creek Charter Cottonwood Union Elementary Solid Base | 45.9% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | West Cottonwood Junior High Cottonwood Union Elementary Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Evergreen Institute of Excellence Evergreen Union Building Momentum | 16.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | West Valley Early College High Anderson Union High Building Momentum | 14.0% | Developing 42/100 |
| 5 | Evergreen Middle Evergreen Union Building Momentum | 20.2% | Developing 37/100 |
Schools in 96022 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.
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