For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 392 students in Shasta Lake, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Shasta Lake, CA are Grand Oaks Elementary School and Gateway Educational Options. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shasta Lake, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Shasta Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shasta Lake, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5309 Grand Ave.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7040
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7040
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Educational Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7000
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7000
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
Shasta Lake, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7050
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7050
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shasta Lake, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Shasta Lake, CA include Grand Oaks Elementary School and Gateway Educational Options.
How many public schools are located in Shasta Lake?
2 public schools are located in Shasta Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta Lake?
Shasta Lake public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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