For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 573 students in Needles, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Needles, CA are Needles Community Day, Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School and Vista Colorado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needles, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Needles have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Needles, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Needles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Cibola St
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Gr: K-1 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Needles, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Needles, CA include Needles Community Day, Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School and Vista Colorado Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Needles?
4 public elementary schools are located in Needles.
What is the racial composition of students in Needles?
Needles public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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