For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,165 students in 96002, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96002, CA are Mistletoe Elementary School, Parsons Junior High School and Redding Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 96002 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 96002, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96002, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mistletoe Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1225 Mistletoe Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4160
Gr: K-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Parsons Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Hartnell Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Pacheco Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7430 Pacheco School Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Gr: 4-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Alta Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Saturn Skyway
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4130
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4130
Gr: K-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Pace Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 96002, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 96002, CA include Mistletoe Elementary School, Parsons Junior High School and Redding Collegiate Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 96002?
6 public middle schools are located in 96002.
What is the racial composition of students in 96002?
96002 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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