Public schools in Paradise, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Paradise, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,775
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
1 virtual
An overview of Paradise public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Paradise, CA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,775 students, an average of 161 per school. The largest campus is Paradise Ridge Elementary (496 students).
Paradise Unified operates the most schools here (9), plus 3 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 18.2:1, 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, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% 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 Paradise
Paradise Unified
Public school district
9 schools in Paradise · 11 total
Children's Community Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Paradise
HomeTech Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Paradise
Paradise Charter Middle District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Paradise
Elementary schools in Paradise
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Community Charter Children's Community Charter District · Charter | KG–08 | 220 | 22.1:1 | |
| Paradise Elementary Paradise Unified | KG–05 | 0 | — | |
| Paradise Ridge Elementary Paradise Unified | KG–06 | 496 | 23.6:1 | |
| Ponderosa Elementary Paradise Unified | KG–05 | 0 | — |
Middle schools in Paradise
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Charter Middle Paradise Charter Middle District · Charter | 06–08 | 143 | 20.4:1 | |
| Paradise Junior High Paradise Unified | 07–08 | 197 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Paradise
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Run Academy Secondary Paradise Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Paradise Senior High Paradise Unified | 09–12 | 495 | 18.7:1 | |
| Ridgeview High (Continuation) Paradise Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 51 | 12.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Paradise
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeTech Charter HomeTech Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 129 | 13.1:1 | |
| Paradise eLearning Academy Paradise Unified · Virtual | KG–12 | 44 | 17.7:1 | |
| Paradise Unified Special Education Paradise Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.4%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Paradise schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,775 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Paradise
How many public schools are in Paradise, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Paradise: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 1,775 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Paradise?
Schools with an address in Paradise belong to 4 education agencies, led by Paradise Unified (9 schools), Children's Community Charter District (1 school), HomeTech Charter District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Paradise?
Paradise Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Paradise, with 495 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Paradise?
Yes. 3 of the 12 public schools in Paradise are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Children's Community Charter, HomeTech Charter, Paradise Charter Middle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Paradise schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Paradise public schools is 18.2:1, 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 Paradise 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