For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,841 students in Barstow, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barstow, CA are Challenges Community Day, Barstow Stem Academy and Skyline North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barstow, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barstow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barstow, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-6
Rank: #22.
Barstow Stem Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Skyline North Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36968 Camarillo Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Muriel Dr.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Avenue E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Lenwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34374 Ash Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Avenue G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Montara Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Montara Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Monterey
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Armory Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6000
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6000
Gr: 5-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Busd School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
405 North Second Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6028
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Barstow, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
551 S. Avenue H
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Barstow, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barstow, CA include Challenges Community Day, Barstow Stem Academy and Skyline North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barstow?
11 public elementary schools are located in Barstow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow?
Barstow public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Barstow are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Barstow include: Henderson Elementary School vs. Barstow Stem Academy, Barstow Stem Academy vs. Henderson Elementary School
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