For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,925 students in 93550, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 93550, CA are Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Palmdale High School and R. Rex Parris High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93550 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93550, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93550 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palmdale Aerospace Academy, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93550, CA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Gr: K-12 | 2,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Palmdale High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2137 East Avenue R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
R. Rex Parris High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 274-1230
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 274-1230
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Antelope Valley Rop
Vocational School
1156 East Ave. S
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 575-1026
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 575-1026
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Academy Charter
Charter School
3838 East Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Gr: K-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
93550, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Guidance Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
37230 37th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1600
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1600
Gr: K-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3243 East Ave R8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-0188
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-0188
Gr: 7-9 | 363 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Oak Tree Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
37320 37th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
38136 35th St East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1571
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-1571
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 93550, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 93550, CA include Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Palmdale High School and R. Rex Parris High School.
How many public high schools are located in 93550?
5 public high schools are located in 93550.
What is the racial composition of students in 93550?
93550 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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