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Palo Cedro · 96073

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 96073 are the same schools listed on the Palo Cedro page.

Foothill HighNorth Cow Creek ElementaryJunction ElementaryChrysalis Charter96073N ↑
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96073 at a glance

96073 (Palo Cedro) has 4 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

3Elementary schools1High school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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3 comparable schools · average 41.0/100 · range 36.6–46.5

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1 comparable schools · average 60.5/100 · range 60.5–60.5

Explore ZIP codes near 96073

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
96002Redding96.2 mi
96003Redding108.0 mi
96007Anderson98.7 mi
96001Redding129.1 mi
96019Shasta Lake310.9 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Schools in 96073

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Elementary schools in 96073 · 3 schools

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North Cow Creek Elementary
North Cow Creek Elementary
21.6%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
Junction Elementary
Junction Elementary
24.9%60th percentile · SolidScope Score 40/100
Chrysalis Charter
Shasta County Office of Education
27.2%52nd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100

High schools in 96073 · 1 schools

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Foothill High
Shasta Union High
26.7%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 60/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 96073?
This SchoolScope directory lists 4 public schools in 96073 (Palo Cedro) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 96073?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: North Cow Creek Elementary (46/100). High: Foothill High (60/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 96073 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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