For the 2023 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 35,679 students in Palmdale, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 725 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Palmdale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Palmdale, CA are Gregg Anderson Academy, Hillview Middle School and Anaverde Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmdale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Palmdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Palmdale, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gregg Anderson Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 W. Ave. N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-8
| 832 students
Rank: #22.
Hillview Middle School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40525 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: n/an/a
2902 Greenbrier St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Rank: n/an/a
Antelope Valley Rop Elementary School
Vocational School
1156 E. Ave. S
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 575-1026
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 575-1026
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3636 Ponderosa Way
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-9270
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-9270
Grades: K-5
| 648 students
Rank: n/an/a
37005 Hillcrest Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-4158
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-4158
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
3243 E. Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: n/an/a
37500 50th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9777
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9777
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: n/an/a
36940 45th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9780
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9780
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
2740 W. Ave. P-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2825
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2825
Grades: K-6
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
9650 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 944-6590
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 944-6590
Grades: K-8
| 682 students
39221 22nd St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: n/an/a
37730 27th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Grades: K-8
| 631 students
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative School
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Grades: K-8
| 861 students
Rank: n/an/a
40521 35th St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420
Grades: K-6
| 1,012 students
Rank: n/an/a
37802 Rockie Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-3683
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-3683
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
39055 25th St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-0304
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-0304
Grades: 9-12
| 2,801 students
Rank: n/an/a
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale
Alternative School
38136 35th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-8908
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-8908
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
3030 Fairfield
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9992
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9992
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: n/an/a
16310 E. Ave. Q
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 264-3700
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 264-3700
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
9063 W. Leona Ave.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative School
6640 E. Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Grades: K-8
| 960 students
Rank: n/an/a
38620 33rd St.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-3128
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-3128
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: n/an/a
37622 43rd St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-8376
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-8376
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Tree Community Day
Alternative School
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
38737 Ocotillo Sch Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
326 E. Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9357
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9357
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
3300 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Grades: K-12
| 2,332 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Discovery Center
Special Education School
39174 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
2137 E. Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 2,567 students
Rank: n/an/a
38043 Division St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Grades: K-8
| 816 students
Rank: n/an/a
37236 58th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7100
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7100
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
R. Rex Parris High School
Alternative School
38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 274-1230
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 274-1230
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: n/an/a
40641 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-0148
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-0148
Grades: K-6
| 846 students
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Palmdale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Guidance Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1600
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1600
Grades: K-12
| 820 students
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
3243 East Ave R8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-0188
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-0188
Grades: 7-9
| 363 students
Oak Tree Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
37320 37th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
38136 35th St East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1571
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1571
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmdale, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Palmdale, CA include Gregg Anderson Academy, Hillview Middle School and Anaverde Hills.
How many public schools are located in Palmdale, CA?
44 public schools are located in Palmdale, CA.
What percentage of students in Palmdale, CA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Palmdale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale, CA?
Palmdale, CA public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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