5.0 avg / 10

Best Schools in Red Bluff, California

19 schools · 8 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 15

Private: 4

Districts: 6

Avg Rating: 5.0/10

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Choosing a school in Red Bluff?

Use this page to compare every school in Red Bluff by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Middle · Antelope Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

High · Red Bluff Joint Union High. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Red Bluff for 2026 are Berrendos Middle (7.4/10), Salisbury High (continuation) (6.3/10), and Red Bluff High (6.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Berrendos Middle

Rates 7.4/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Red Bluff schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Bidwell Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +10.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Red Bluff schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Red Bluff

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Berrendos Middle	7.4 / 10	Middle	+2.0	72th
2	Salisbury High (continuation)	6.3 / 10	High	+1.6	48th
3	Red Bluff High	6.0 / 10	High	+1.2	42th
4	Antelope Elementary	5.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	41th
5	Reeds Creek Elementary	5.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	32th
6	Jackson Heights Elementary	5.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	29th
7	Lincoln Street	4.8 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	20th
8	William M. Metteer Elementary	4.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	15th
9	Bidwell Elementary	4.3 / 10	Elementary	-0.6	14th
10	Vista Preparatory Academy	4.0 / 10	Middle	-0.8	10th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.0/10
Median household income: $63,365
Median home value: $314,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19%
Avg commute: 21 min
Owner-occupied homes: 64%

How Red Bluff compares

California rank

#549 of 597

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.3

below California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$63k

64% of California median

Schools in this city

13

About Schools in Red Bluff, California

Red Bluff, California is home to 19 schools, including 15 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.0 out of 10, schools in Red Bluff show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Red Bluff is Berrendos Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Red Bluff is served by 6 school districts. These districts collectively serve 4,840 students.

Red Bluff's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $63,365. The poverty rate in the area is 13.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Filter by ZIP: 96080 (19)

Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Antelope Elementary 447 students · Kindergarten–5th	447	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
2	Reeds Creek Elementary 190 students · Kindergarten–8th	190	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
3	Jackson Heights Elementary 427 students · Kindergarten–5th	427	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
4	Lincoln Street 67 students · Kindergarten–8th	67	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
5	William M. Metteer Elementary 477 students · Kindergarten–5th	477	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
6	Bidwell Elementary 397 students · Kindergarten–5th	397	Kindergarten–5th	4.3
7	Red Bluff Community Day 7 students · Kindergarten–8th	7	Kindergarten–8th	—
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Whittenberg Country School Private 13 students · Kindergarten–8th	13	Kindergarten–8th	—

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Berrendos Middle 236 students · 6th–8th	236	6th–8th	7.4
2	Vista Preparatory Academy 585 students · 6th–8th	585	6th–8th	4.0
3	Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (lava) 94 students · 5th–8th	94	5th–8th	3.9
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Adventist Christian Elementary School Private 14 students · 1st–8th	14	1st–8th	—

High Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Salisbury High (continuation) 125 students · 9th–12th	125	9th–12th	6.3
2	Red Bluff High 1,584 students · 9th–12th	1,584	9th–12th	6.0
3	Tehama Elearning Academy 117 students · 7th–12th	117	7th–12th	3.5
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Calvary Christian Academy Red Bluff Private 86 students · Kindergarten–12th	86	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	Lazy Creek Private Academy Private 7 students · Kindergarten–12th	7	Kindergarten–12th	—

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tehama County Special Education 46 students · Kindergarten–12th	46	Kindergarten–12th	3.5
2	Tehama Oaks High 20 students · Kindergarten–12th	20	Kindergarten–12th	—

Schools in Red Bluff

Red Bluff, California · 19 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$63,365

Median Home Value

$314,600

Median Rent

$1,140/mo

Population

31,149

College Educated

19%

Homeownership

64%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Community Profile

Red Bluff has a median household income of $63,365. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $314,600, with a median rent of $1,140/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.6%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: California
Elementary: 8
Middle: 4
High: 5
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (6)

Tehama eLearning Academy District

1 school · 117 students

Antelope Elementary

4 schools · 798 students

Red Bluff Union Elementary

5 schools · 1,893 students

Red Bluff Joint Union High

2 schools · 1,709 students

Reeds Creek Elementary

1 school · 190 students

Tehama County Department of Education

3 schools · 133 students

Nearby Cities

Gerber (1 school)

8 mi

Los Molinos (3 schools)

11 mi

Cottonwood (10 schools)

14 mi

Corning (11 schools)

17 mi

Anderson (17 schools)

Paynes Creek (1 school)

21 mi

Millville (1 school)

27 mi

Palo Cedro (5 schools)

27 mi

Orangevale (1 school)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Red Bluff, California

How many schools are in Red Bluff, California?

Red Bluff has 19 schools, including 15 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Red Bluff, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Red Bluff is 5.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Red Bluff, California?

The top-ranked school in Red Bluff on MySchoolScout is Berrendos Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Red Bluff, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Red Bluff on MySchoolScout is Antelope Elementary with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Red Bluff, California?

The top-ranked middle school in Red Bluff on MySchoolScout is Berrendos Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in Red Bluff, California?

The top-ranked high school in Red Bluff on MySchoolScout is Salisbury High (continuation) with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Red Bluff, California?

Red Bluff is served by 6 school districts: Tehama Elearning Academy District, Antelope Elementary, Red Bluff Union Elementary, Red Bluff Joint Union High, Reeds Creek Elementary, Tehama County Department of Education.

What is the education level in Red Bluff, California?

According to Census data, 19% of adults in Red Bluff have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Red Bluff, California?

The median household income in Red Bluff is approximately $63,365 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Red Bluff, California?

Yes, Red Bluff has 4 private schools alongside 15 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Red Bluff, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Red Bluff is 16.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Red Bluff, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.