For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,335 students in 96003, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 96003, CA are Redding School Of The Arts, Redding Stem Academy and Rocky Point Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 96003 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 96003, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96003, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Gr: K-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Redding Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Point Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0456
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Charter School
145 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
96003, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Pathways To Success Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0360
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0360
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Columbia-east Valley 6-8 Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
10146 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Gr: 6-8
Evergreen Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
160 Masonic Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-1800
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-1800
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Great Partnership Special Education Consortium (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3450 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
14732 Bass Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 96003, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 96003, CA include Redding School Of The Arts, Redding Stem Academy and Rocky Point Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 96003?
4 public charter schools are located in 96003.
What is the racial composition of students in 96003?
96003 public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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