For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 189 students in Big Pine, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Big Pine, CA are Big Pine High School, Big Pine Elementary School and Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Pine, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Big Pine have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Big Pine, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Pine High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 South Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Big Pine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Bishop Independent Study
Alternative School
2001 Sugar Loaf Rd.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Big Pine, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bristlecone Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 Main St
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2005
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2005
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Big Pine, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Big Pine, CA include Big Pine High School, Big Pine Elementary School and Palisade Glacier High (Continuation School).
How many public schools are located in Big Pine?
4 public schools are located in Big Pine.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Pine?
Big Pine public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Big Pine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Big Pine include: Big Pine Elementary School vs. Big Pine High School, Big Pine High School vs. Big Pine Elementary School
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