St. Joseph School Photo

Top 3 Best Shasta County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,091 students in Shasta County, CA (there are 101 public schools, serving 27,728 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Shasta County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Shasta County, CA include Redding Christian School, Bethel Christian School, and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
79% of private schools in Shasta County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Shasta County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
933 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 246-6010
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Redding Christian School
(Christian)
21945 Old 44 Dr
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 596 students
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
2460 Gold St
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-2302
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Beacon Hill Christian Academy
(Christian)
32439 State Highway 299 E
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
Grades: K-9
| 8 students
Country Christian School
(Christian)
873 Canby Rd
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-0675
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
Independent Educational Programs
Alternative School
1756 South St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2393
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
2970 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-2232
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Montessori Children's House Of Shady Oaks
Montessori School
1410 Victor Ave
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-0355
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Mount Calvary Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3961 Alta Mesa Dr
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-2451
Grades: PK-8
| 45 students
N Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
2960 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-5696
Grades: K-12
| 188 students
North Valley School, Redding
Special Education School
855 Canyon Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 232-1461
Grades: 2-12
| 61 students
Redding Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1356 E Cypress Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-1018
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
St. Francis Middle School
St. Francis Middle School Photo - Diocese of Sacramento Catholic High Schools
(Catholic)
21945 Old 44 Drive
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-2900
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Shasta Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
6600 Westside Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Shasta County, California

Shasta County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
43550 Hwy 299 East P O Box 703
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-6828
Grades: 1-8
| 19 students
Hope Schools International (Closed 2022)
Alternative School (Christian)
1649 Galaxy Way
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 355-3190
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Nawa Academy (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
17351 Trinity Mountain Road
French Gulch, CA 96033
(530) 359-2215
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
3167 Saint Stephens Drive
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1429
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
Wide Horizons Ranch (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School
27442 Oak Run To Fern Rd
Oak Run, CA 96069
(530) 472-3223
Grades: NS
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shasta County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Shasta County, CA include Redding Christian School, Bethel Christian School, and St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Shasta County?
14 private schools are located in Shasta County.
How diverse are private schools in Shasta County?
Shasta County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Shasta County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Shasta County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shasta County?
79% of private schools in Shasta County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?

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