For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,565 students in 96001, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 96001, CA are University Preparatory, Shasta Charter Academy and Stellar Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 96001 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 96001, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96001, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Shasta Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 Park Marina Cir.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
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 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 96001, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 96001, CA include University Preparatory, Shasta Charter Academy and Stellar Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 96001?
3 public charter schools are located in 96001.
What is the racial composition of students in 96001?
96001 public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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