For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 359 students in 96002, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 96002, CA are Redding Collegiate Academy and California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 96002 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 96002, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96002, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8544 Airport Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 96002, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 96002, CA include Redding Collegiate Academy and California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii.
How many public charter schools are located in 96002?
2 public charter schools are located in 96002.
What is the racial composition of students in 96002?
96002 public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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