Public schools in Red Bluff, CA
16 open public schools with an address in Red Bluff, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,848
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Red Bluff public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Red Bluff, CA: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,848 students, an average of 303 per school. The largest campus is Red Bluff High (1,586 students), and the largest elementary school is William M. Metteer Elementary (458).
Red Bluff Union Elementary operates the most schools here (5), and 6 regular districts have at least one Red Bluff campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 19.3:1, 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 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% 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 Red Bluff
Red Bluff Union Elementary
Public school district
5 schools in Red Bluff
Antelope Elementary
Public school district
3 schools in Red Bluff · 4 total
Tehama County Department of Education
Public school district
3 schools in Red Bluff
Red Bluff Joint Union High
Public school district
2 schools in Red Bluff
Evergreen Union
Public school district
1 school in Red Bluff · 6 total
Reeds Creek Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Red Bluff
Tehama eLearning Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Red Bluff
Elementary schools in Red Bluff
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Elementary Antelope Elementary | KG–05 | 442 | 20.1:1 | |
| Bend Elementary Evergreen Union | KG–08 | 102 | 16.8:1 | |
| Bidwell Elementary Red Bluff Union Elementary | KG–05 | 387 | 19.6:1 | |
| Jackson Heights Elementary Red Bluff Union Elementary | KG–05 | 407 | 21.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Street Tehama County Department of Education · Charter | KG–08 | 82 | 24:1 | |
| Red Bluff Community Day Red Bluff Union Elementary · Alternative School | KG–08 | 16 | 5:1 | |
| Reeds Creek Elementary Reeds Creek Elementary | KG–08 | 195 | 21.7:1 | |
| William M. Metteer Elementary Red Bluff Union Elementary | KG–05 | 458 | 22.9:1 |
Middle schools in Red Bluff
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrendos Middle Antelope Elementary | 06–08 | 229 | 18.8:1 | |
| Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) Antelope Elementary · Charter | 05–08 | 97 | 18.7:1 | |
| Vista Preparatory Academy Red Bluff Union Elementary | 06–08 | 541 | 22.1:1 |
High schools in Red Bluff
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff High Red Bluff Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,586 | 19:1 | |
| Salisbury High (Continuation) Red Bluff Joint Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 104 | 12.2:1 | |
| Tehama eLearning Academy Tehama eLearning Academy District · Charter | 07–12 | 128 | 19.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Red Bluff
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tehama County Special Education Tehama County Department of Education · Special Education School | KG–12 | 51 | 8.4:1 | |
| Tehama Oaks High Tehama County Department of Education · Alternative School | KG–12 | 23 | 11.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.1%
- Hispanic36.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Red Bluff schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,848 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Red Bluff
How many public schools are in Red Bluff, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Red Bluff: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,848 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Red Bluff?
Schools with an address in Red Bluff belong to 7 education agencies, led by Red Bluff Union Elementary (5 schools), Antelope Elementary (3 schools), Tehama County Department of Education (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 Red Bluff?
Red Bluff High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Red Bluff, with 1,586 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Red Bluff?
Yes. 3 of the 16 public schools in Red Bluff are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA), Lincoln Street, Tehama eLearning Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Red Bluff schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Red Bluff public schools is 19.3:1, 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 Red Bluff 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