Top 10 Best Lancaster Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 53 public schools serving 40,935 students in Lancaster, CA (there are 18 private schools, serving 4,431 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, CA are Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Fulton And Alsbury Of Arts And Engineering and Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lancaster, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3041 W. Ave. K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton And Alsbury Of Arts And Engineering
(Math: 56% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
831 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 206-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45006 N. 30th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
228 E. Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Wilsona Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41725 N. 170th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Grades: 1-8
| 0 students
Rank: #66.
Joe Walker Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5632 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #77.
Del Sur Senior Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9023 W. Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Grades: K-8
| 711 students
Rank: #88.
Quartz Hill High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6040 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,031 students
Rank: #99.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-7655
Grades: 6-12
| 638 students
Rank: #1010.
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
43420 22nd St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Grades: K-6
| 665 students
Rank: #1111.
West Wind Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44044 36th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #1212.
Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Grades: 6-12
| 360 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3310 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2451
Grades: K-6
| 727 students
Rank: #1414.
Nancy Cory Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3540 W. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1515.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6151 W. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3026
Grades: K-6
| 834 students
Rank: #1616.
Jack Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
835 E. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #1717.
Amargosa Creek Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44333 27th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #1818.
Tierra Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44820 N. 27th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3038
Grades: K-6
| 691 students
Rank: #1919.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
41820 N. 50th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3236
Grades: K-6
| 793 students
Rank: #2020.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 W. Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #2121.
El Dorado Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
361 E. Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #2222.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44701 32nd St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 2,726 students
Rank: #2323.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3730 E. Ave. J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-6277
Grades: K-6
| 737 students
Rank: #2424.
Mission View Public
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #2525.
Vista Real Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S. A St. Ste. 3
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #2626.
Discovery
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44910 17th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #2727.
Sunnydale Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1233 W. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #2828.
Desert Sands Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44130 20th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #2929.
Life Source International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44339 Beech Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 579-2970
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
Rank: #3030.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 W. Ave. H-10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Grades: K-6
| 633 students
Rank: #3131.
Endeavour Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
43755 45th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #3232.
Eastside High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,744 students
Rank: #3333.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
737 W. Ave. H-6
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Grades: K-6
| 615 students
Rank: #3434.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37212 47th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Grades: K-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #3535.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6742 E. Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3907
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
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Lancaster, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5606 West Ave L8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
44514 20th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 317-9236
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
6300 West Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 722-4421
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
4612 Dehesa Rd., Rm. 11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
808 West Ave J
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0496
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5606 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
41625 North 170th St., East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Grades: K-5
| 521 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lancaster, CA?
How many public schools are located in Lancaster, CA?
53 public schools are located in Lancaster, CA.
What percentage of students in Lancaster, CA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster, CA?
Lancaster, CA public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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