2023 Best Schools in the Redding Area

• Redding, CA•

• Public School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 3.94 out of 5  191 reviews

Senior: Going to a school that is grades 6-12 is honestly such an amazing experience. You get the chance as a high schooler to be a role model for the younger kids, and as a younger student, you feel safe and welcomed at the school because everyone else is so accepting. The administration and staff do everything they can to make the school a productive learning environment while also encouraging students to join extracurriculars and participate in various sports and clubs. In terms of college readiness, I am a senior and I personally feel so ready to face the challenges that I know college will throw at me. I feel prepared not only academically, but socially as well since I have been able to be around so many different types of students during my time at U-Prep. There is absolutely nothing I would change about my school, it has helped to prepare me for the journey in life ahead so much, and I feel so grateful to have been able to attend such a great school for so many years.... Read 191 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 955

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Millville, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A

• Students 243

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Redding, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 3.64 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: They have just been a blessing. They love our kids and have been super supportive in every way. Grant children stand out in high school, in a very positive way :)... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 632

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Anderson Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.09 out of 5  78 reviews

Alum: Anderson New Technology High School is like no other high school ever been built. It is one of the best schools in California. It emphasizes on making the community and the school feel like a family and makes sure that no student is left behind. It's also a project-based learning school so, when students graduate from this school they are prepared to face the world and be able to work with anyone. This school ensures that the students are taught a special set of skills that no other high school teaches.... Read 78 reviews

• grade A

• Students 127

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cottonwood, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: We Love Cottonwood Creek Charter! The staff and teachers are amazing, kind and helpful. Great communication and my child is learning to so much in class and in his electives :)... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 245

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Shasta Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.87 out of 5  126 reviews

Junior: Enterprise High School, home of the hornets. "We not me", our motto, helped me develop myself as an individual and my surroundings. Being in such an involved, school spirited, exciting environment-you look at things differently. Enterprise has helped me not only strive in academics, but as well helped other needs such as social skills, extra-curriculars, and relationships among everyone. At Enterprise, nobody is left out. The community creates such a comforting feel that in my opinion, is hard to accomplish among a big high school setting. Although EHS exceeds in academics, sports, and relationships, If I were to change one thing, it would be to have more seasonal-themed (school-wide) events, not just club-based events! Enterprise will always remain as an astonishing source of opportunity and education in regards to everybody. Enterprise High School, My School!... Read 126 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,048

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Shasta Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.88 out of 5  217 reviews

Alum: It wasn’t the worst certainly. Not a fan of how all the bathrooms were constantly locked due to kids making poor decisions in he bathrooms (vaping, smoking, tattooing, piercing, fighting, and vandalism). The school pride also died down a lot after Covid, but that’s not really the schools fault. Majority of the school is white. Most teachers are good and passionate, while others are stuck in the old ages or just seem to hate students. Good sciences and math programs, the school heavily supports their arts programs and the sports teams are decently good. Id send my kids there if I had any.... Read 217 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,328

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Palo Cedro, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 4.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: The level of respect from the top down far surpasses any other schools I have experienced this day in age. The staff expects the best out of every student and will not tolerate discrimination at any level. Students enjoy attending school and it shows in our over 93% average attendance rate. The variety of electives and competitive athletic programs available is amazing considering our small size and rural location. The views of Mt Lassen from our many open space areas is gorgeous. With four baseball fields, track, soccer fields and football field, it is a community gathering space not only for our students and their families but also the local little league and soccer organizations.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 335

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Shasta Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.9 out of 5  188 reviews

Junior: I love their Music Program! This school has Amazing and dedicated teachers who take time to get to know and support their students. There are so many amazing classes on and off campus, many are connected to the local community college, Shasta College. I myself have been dual enrolled in these courses and found them very enriching. I would like for there to be a more accepting student population. Yet, I’ve made life long friends within this school and it has truly set me up for a successful and bright future.... Read 188 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,326

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Evergreen Union School District, CA•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 91

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Redding, CA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.42 out of 5  26 reviews

Alum: Loved the personalized work schedule, being able to do assignments when you can instead of being forced to go with the speed of everyone else at school. Only downside was some of the staff not being the most helpful... Read 26 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 269

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Columbia Elementary School District, CA•

• 5-8

• grade A minus

• Students 275

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Columbia Elementary School District, CA•

• K-4

• grade B+

• Students 387

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Redding Elementary School District, CA•

• K-5

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: I love that Manzanita School is our neighborhood school. My kids love school and all the teachers they have had over the years are kind, caring, and devoted to helping all students be successful- academically, and focusing on their social emotional development. We've met many wonderful families over the years.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 550

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Enterprise Elementary School District, CA•

• K-8

• grade B+

• Students 625

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Evergreen Union School District, CA•

• K-4

• grade B+

• Students 530

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Evergreen Union School District, CA•

• 5-8

• •
  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Very personable staff and a great, country environment. Great kids and friendly parents. Staff is readily available for you and cares about your students happiness and well being!... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 420

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Redding Elementary School District, CA•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: My son just finished his middle school adventure with sequoia. We couldn’t have asked for a better school especially through Covid changes. They were flexible and the staff kept my son learning through all the changes. I cannot say enough about the music program. My son did jazz band, orchestra, and Advanced band and his abilities have soared. The music program is sought after in the North State and the opportunities the kids are given to perform in the community are exciting and abundant.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 422

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Redding Elementary School District, CA•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.57 out of 5  21 reviews

Parent: We have been at Stellar for 2 years, and we're returning for our third. Homeschooling came about due to Pandemic and we started late in the September 2020 but our teacher of record, using intuition and knowledge warned me with all the tasks listed per day, week and month to do some not ALL the work as I felt pressure to do so moving from traditional onsite, five days a week public schooling. They really work with families. We like the option for two days a week on campus. The curriculum, I feel from a trained educator perspective is well-rounded. Stellar plans curriculum to cover Reading & Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Handwriting, use of electronics and technology with a chromebook lending program, science, social studies and math. I found it "use friendly" as I taught my three school aged kids k, 2, and 3 the first year then up a grade: 1, 3 and 4th. The setup, the structure and the framework plus per family and further...per kid. They really are the homeschooling experts!... Read 21 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 207

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Palo Cedro, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

High School Senior: I loved this school when I went, but it's been a couple years, and they've made some changes I wish they hadn't. Most of them they were forced to, though, and it's still a great school. I had an amazing experience at Cow Creek.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 244

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Antelope Elementary School District, CA•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 241

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Bella Vista, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade B+

• Students 337

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Palo Cedro, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade B+

• Students 209

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Red Bluff, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.1 out of 5  60 reviews

Senior: I made some of the most worthwhile relationships in my life at Mercy. It is heartbreaking to know that the school has shut down. I considered the school to be my second family. The teachers were phenomenal. They were truly passionate about education and their students. I wish that Lincoln Snyder and the Diocese of Sacramento would have better executed their plan to keep the school open. The students and teachers at Mercy were given false hope that the school would stay open for a long period of time. However, many people knew that the Diocese and Lincoln Snyder were not capable of raising money to keep Mercy open.... Read 60 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 113

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Palo Cedro, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.27 out of 5  26 reviews

Senior: I have absolutely loved me experience at Redding Christian! The school provides the ideal Christian school experience people are looking for. They have very experienced teachers, all of which are Christian. Redding Christian has a very successful athletic program. I have played on the varsity football team for almost three years and I have loved every minute of it. I would definitely recommend Redding Christian to any parent who intends to send their kid to a Christian School.... Read 26 reviews

• grade B

• Students 585

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1