For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,550 students in 95969, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 95969, CA are Children's Community Charter, Paradise Ridge Elementary School and Paradise Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 95969 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95969, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95969, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Children's Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6830 Pentz Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Paradise Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Paradise Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6593 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6470
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6470
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
588 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6415
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Paradise Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5657 Recreation Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6465
Grades: 7-8
| 175 students
Rank: #77.
Hometech Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
Rank: #88.
Ridgeview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5944 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6422
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6422
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #99.
Paradise Elearning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5911 Maxwell Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6425
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
6696 Clark Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6400
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
95969, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Children's Community Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6830 Pentz Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-2227
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Hometech Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6249 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-1171
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Honey Run Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Honey Run Academy Secondary (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
622 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6461
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
622 Pearson Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6424
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6424
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95969, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95969, CA include Children's Community Charter, Paradise Ridge Elementary School and Paradise Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 95969?
10 public schools are located in 95969.
What is the racial composition of students in 95969?
95969 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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