For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,240 students in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Columbia are Redding School Of The Arts, Columbia Elementary School and Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Gr: K-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10142 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Gr: K-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Charter School
145 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Gr: K-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding, CA include Redding School Of The Arts, Columbia Elementary School and Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding?
the neighborhood of Columbia, Redding public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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