Public schools in Anderson, CA
15 open public schools with an address in Anderson, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,270
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Anderson public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Anderson, CA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,270 students, an average of 218 per school. The largest campus is Anderson High (562 students), and the largest elementary school is Tree of Life International Charter (402).
Anderson Union High operates the most schools here (5), and 4 regular districts have at least one Anderson campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Anderson
Anderson Union High
Public school district
5 schools in Anderson · 6 total
Cascade Union Elementary
Public school district
4 schools in Anderson
Happy Valley Union Elementary
Public school district
3 schools in Anderson
Northern Summit Academy Shasta District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Anderson
Pacheco Union Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Anderson · 2 total
Tree of Life International Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Anderson
Elementary schools in Anderson
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Heights Elementary Cascade Union Elementary | KG–05 | 261 | 17.4:1 | |
| Happy Valley Community Day Happy Valley Union Elementary · Alternative School | KG–08 | 5 | 5:1 | |
| Happy Valley Primary Happy Valley Union Elementary | KG–03 | 217 | 18.1:1 | |
| Meadow Lane Elementary Cascade Union Elementary | KG–05 | 398 | 19:1 | |
| North State Aspire Academy Cascade Union Elementary · Alternative School | KG–05 | 13 | 6.5:1 | |
| Prairie Elementary Pacheco Union Elementary | KG–03 | 332 | 20.8:1 | |
| Tree of Life International Charter Tree of Life International Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 402 | 19.7:1 |
Middle schools in Anderson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Middle Cascade Union Elementary | 06–08 | 341 | 17.1:1 | |
| Happy Valley Elementary Happy Valley Union Elementary | 04–08 | 242 | 22.2:1 |
High schools in Anderson
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Community Day Anderson Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 16 | 6.7:1 | |
| Anderson High Anderson Union High | 09–12 | 562 | 22.6:1 | |
| Anderson New Technology High Anderson Union High · Charter | 08–12 | 102 | 16.8:1 | |
| North Valley High Anderson Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 72 | 13.7:1 | |
| Oakview High (Alternative) Anderson Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 92 | 24.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Anderson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Summit Academy Shasta Northern Summit Academy Shasta District · Charter | KG–12 | 215 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54%
- Hispanic26.3%
- Black1%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial9.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Anderson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,270 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Anderson
How many public schools are in Anderson, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Anderson: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,270 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Anderson?
Schools with an address in Anderson belong to 6 education agencies, led by Anderson Union High (5 schools), Cascade Union Elementary (4 schools), Happy Valley Union Elementary (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Anderson?
Anderson High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Anderson, with 562 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Anderson?
Yes. 3 of the 15 public schools in Anderson are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Anderson New Technology High, Northern Summit Academy Shasta, Tree of Life International Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Anderson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Anderson public schools is 17.4:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Anderson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities