Schools in 96022 — Cottonwood, California: 96022 schools average near the state. The 26.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
96022 has 5 ranked schools in Cottonwood, averaging a Scope Score of 42.9/100 — within 1.1 points of the state average of 41.8 (a state average weighted to 96022's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 33.8 to 60.5, a 26.8-point spread.
How 96022 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Cottonwood Creek Charter with a Scope Score of 61 and 45.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 96022 averages 15.6%, below the state average of 19.0%, weighted to 96022's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 96022 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 96022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96022 | Cottonwood | — | 5 | 42.9/100 | — |
| 96007 | Anderson | 5.8 | 9 | 33.9/100 | -9.1 |
| 96002 | Redding | 13.3 | 9 | 38.3/100 | -4.6 |
| 96080 | Red Bluff | 13.6 | 12 | 30.4/100 | -12.5 |
| 96073 | Palo Cedro | 14.0 | 4 | 45.9/100 | +3.0 |
| 96001 | Redding | 14.5 | 12 | 45.2/100 | +2.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 96022
Hidden gems: 1 school in 96022 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 96022
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood Creek Charter Cottonwood Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 45.9% | Strong 61/100 |
| 2 | Evergreen Institute of Excellence Evergreen Union Building Momentum | 16.7% | Solid 37/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Cottonwood Junior High Cottonwood Union Elementary On the Rise | 15.1% | Solid 38/100 |
| 2 | Evergreen Middle Evergreen Union Building Momentum | 20.2% | Developing 34/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Valley Early College High Anderson Union High Building Momentum | 14.0% | Needs Support 45/100 |
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