For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,455 students in California City, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in California City, CA are Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School, Hacienda Elementary School and California City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in California City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in California City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-2
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Hacienda Elementary School
(Math: 7% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
California City Middle School
(Math: 4% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in California City, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in California City, CA include Robert P. Ulrich Elementary School, Hacienda Elementary School and California City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in California City?
3 public elementary schools are located in California City.
What is the racial composition of students in California City?
California City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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