For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,396 students in Barstow, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 124 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Barstow, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Barstow, CA are Challenges Community Day, Barstow Stem Academy and Barstow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barstow, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Barstow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barstow, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenges Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25757 Agate Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Barstow Stem Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Barstow High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
430 S. First Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,634 students
Rank: #44.
Central High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6063
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #55.
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S. Ave. G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Grades: K-6
| 651 students
Rank: #66.
Skyline North Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36968 Camarillo Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Grades: K-6
| 369 students
Rank: #77.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Ave. E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Grades: K-6
| 555 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Muriel Dr.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lenwood Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34374 Ash Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Montara Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Montara Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
Barstow Junior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6204
Grades: 7-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1212.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Monterey
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Grades: K-6
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
405 N. Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Barstow, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Avenue G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Grades: 5-6
| 951 students
551 S. Avenue H
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barstow, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Barstow, CA include Challenges Community Day, Barstow Stem Academy and Barstow High School.
How many public schools are located in Barstow, CA?
13 public schools are located in Barstow, CA.
What percentage of students in Barstow, CA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Barstow, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow, CA?
Barstow, CA public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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