For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,092 students in California City, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in California City, CA are California City High School, Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School and Hacienda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in California City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in California City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8567 Raven Way
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5263
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5263
Gr: 9-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9124 Catalpa Ave.
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-4824
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-4824
Gr: K-2 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Hacienda Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19950 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5824
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-5824
Gr: 3-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
California City Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9736 Redwood Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-3241
California City, CA 93505
(760) 373-3241
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in California City, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in California City, CA include California City High School, Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School and Hacienda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in California City?
4 public schools are located in California City.
What is the racial composition of students in California City?
California City public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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