Palo Cedro’s public schools outscore 77% of California districts
On the state reading tests, 60% of Palo Cedro’s students scored proficient, above the California average (47%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Palo Cedro, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Palo Cedro’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 40% across its districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Shasta Union High spends $16,198 per student and Junction Elementary $17,909, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Foothill High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Chrysalis Charter and Redding Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Palo Cedro’s grade
A−: better than 77% of California school districts, #186 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Palo Cedro, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Palo Cedro
Junction Elementary
Grades K–8 · 416 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Palo Cedro
Junction Elementary
Grades K–8 · 416 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Palo Cedro
Junction Elementary
Grades K–8 · 416 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Palo Cedro
Junction Elementary
Grades K–8 · 416 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Palo Cedro
Junction Elementary
Grades K–8 · 416 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Palo Cedro
Junction Elementary
Grades K–8 · 416 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Palo Cedro
Junction Elementary
Grades K–8 · 416 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Palo Cedro
Junction Elementary
Grades K–8 · 416 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Palo Cedro
Junction Elementary
Grades K–8 · 416 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Palo Cedro
Foothill High
Grades 9–12 · 1,487 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Palo Cedro
Foothill High
Grades 9–12 · 1,487 students · 23:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Palo Cedro
Foothill High
Grades 9–12 · 1,487 students · 23:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Palo Cedro
Foothill High
Grades 9–12 · 1,487 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Parts of Palo Cedro (3% of its land) are served by Millville Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve Palo Cedro
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Palo Cedro vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Palo Cedro’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Cedro | A− | Junction Elementary K–8 · North Cow Creek Elementary K–8 · Shasta Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Palo Cedro
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Palo Cedro’s schools
Are Palo Cedro’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Palo Cedro children attend outscore 77% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #186 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Palo Cedro in?
Shasta Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 4,194 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Palo Cedro are served by Millville Elementary.
Where do Palo Cedro kids go to high school?
Foothill High, with 1,487 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Palo Cedro’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Shasta Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Palo Cedro spend per student?
$16,198 in Shasta Union High School District, $17,909 in Junction Elementary School District and $12,570 in North Cow Creek Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Palo Cedro?
Yes: Redding Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 606 students). Palo Cedro also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Palo Cedro families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.