For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 816 students in Paradise, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paradise, CA are Children's Community Charter, Paradise Ridge Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paradise have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paradise, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Children's Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6830 Pentz Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Paradise Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6470
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6470
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Hometech Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
588 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Paradise Elearning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Paradise, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Children's Community Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6830 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Hometech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Honey Run Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Honey Run Academy Secondary (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
622 Pearson Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6424
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6424
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Paradise, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paradise, CA include Children's Community Charter, Paradise Ridge Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paradise?
6 public elementary schools are located in Paradise.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise?
Paradise public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Paradise are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Paradise include: Hometech Charter vs. Children's Community Charter, Children's Community Charter vs. Hometech Charter, Hometech Charter vs. Paradise Ridge Elementary School
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