For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 392 students in Shasta Lake, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shasta Lake, CA are Grand Oaks Elementary School and Gateway Educational Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shasta Lake, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shasta Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Shasta Lake, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5309 Grand Ave.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7040
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7040
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Educational Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7000
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7000
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Shasta Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7050
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7050
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shasta Lake, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shasta Lake, CA include Grand Oaks Elementary School and Gateway Educational Options.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shasta Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Shasta Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta Lake?
Shasta Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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