For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 851 students in Needles, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 38 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Needles, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Needles, CA are Educational Training Center, Needles Community Day and Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Needles have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Needles, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Educational Training Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Needles Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Cibola St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Mill Rd.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 858-4222
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 858-4222
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #44.
Vista Colorado Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2167
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2167
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Needles High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2191
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Needles Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Needles, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Needles, CA include Educational Training Center, Needles Community Day and Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Needles?
6 public schools are located in Needles.
What percentage of students in Needles go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Needles are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Needles?
Needles public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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