For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,600 students in 96001, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96001, CA are Grant Elementary School, University Preparatory and Shasta County Juvenile Court. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96001 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96001, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96001, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8835 Swasey Dr.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-0561
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-0561
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Gr: 6-12 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Shasta County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2684 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Stellar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Gr: K-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Sequoia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Sequoia St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0020
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0020
Gr: 4-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Juniper
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Ellis St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0045
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0045
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
96001, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternativeopportunity High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2680 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Gr: 8-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Enterprise Plus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2714
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2714
Gr: 10-11 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Foothill Plus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2715
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2715
Gr: 10-11 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Freedom High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Gr: 9-12
Magnolia Independent Learning Center (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
1524 Magnolia Ave.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0163
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0163
Gr: 7-12
Phoenix Program High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7833
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7833
Gr: 7-12
Shasta County Opportunity (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1644 Magnolia Ave
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Gr: K-12
Shasta Learning Center Opportunity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-4050
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Shasta Plus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2716
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2716
Gr: 10-11 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
2985 Innsbruck Dr., Ste. B
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7838
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7838
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 13%
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Stellar Secondary Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5885 E. Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96001, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96001, CA include Grant Elementary School, University Preparatory and Shasta County Juvenile Court.
How many public middle schools are located in 96001?
6 public middle schools are located in 96001.
What is the racial composition of students in 96001?
96001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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