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Best Schools in Palo Cedro, CA
Palo Cedro, CA has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,068 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Palo Cedro meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palo Cedro, CA
The top high schools in Palo Cedro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foothill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shasta Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1398 Students
2. Anderson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
3. West Valley Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anderson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palo Cedro, CA
The top middle schools in Palo Cedro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Cottonwood Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cottonwood Union Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 384 Students
2. Pacheco Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacheco Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 360 Students
3. Mountain View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 314 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palo Cedro, CA
The top elementary schools in Palo Cedro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 434 Students
2. North Cow Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cow Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 256 Students
3. Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacheco Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 319 Students
4. Junction Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Junction Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 381 Students
5. Millville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millville Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 241 Students
6. Chrysalis Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chrysalis Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 239 Students
7. Bella Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bella Vista Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 329 Students
8. North Cottonwood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cottonwood Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 508 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palo Cedro, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palo Cedro, CA has a total population of 4,232 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palo Cedro, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palo Cedro, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palo Cedro, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palo Cedro, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Palo Cedro, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palo Cedro, CA
How many schools are in Palo Cedro, CA?
Palo Cedro, CA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,068 students in total.
How do schools in Palo Cedro perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Palo Cedro score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Palo Cedro meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palo Cedro?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 41%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Palo Cedro
4 of 4 schools in Palo Cedro carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Palo Cedro. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.