| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Union High School District | Redding | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 4,265 | 5 | 6–12 | 11 |
| Anderson Union High School District | Redding | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1,622 | 6 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Fall River Joint Unified School District | Burney | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1,187 | 11 | K–12 | 6 |
| Gateway Unified School District | Redding | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 2,176 | 7 | K–12 | 3 |
| Mountain Union Elementary School District | Big Bend | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 82 | 1 | K–8 | 2 |
| Castle Rock Union Elementary School District | Castella | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 36 | 1 | K–8 | 1 |
How Shasta County compares
Together they enroll 9,368 students across 31 schools. The largest is Shasta Union High School District with 4,265 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the California average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Shasta County, California
Shasta County has 6 public school districts covering 25 zip codes. The top-rated district in Shasta County is Shasta Union High School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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