For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,729 students in 93552, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 93552, CA are Los Amigos - Dual Immersion, Chaparral Prep Academy and Quail Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93552 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93552, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93552, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6640 East Avenue R-8
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Grades: K-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #22.
Chaparral Prep Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37500 50th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9777
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9777
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Quail Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37236 58th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7100
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7100
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
William J. (Pete) Knight High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37423 70th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,520 students
Rank: #55.
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37315 60th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7400
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #66.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36940 45th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9780
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9780
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
Golden Poppy Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37802 Rockie Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-3683
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-3683
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #88.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37622 43rd St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-8376
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-8376
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #99.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37005 Hillcrest Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-4158
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-4158
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1010.
Yellen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37015 Goldenview Way
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 456-1600
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 456-1600
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93552, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93552, CA include Los Amigos - Dual Immersion, Chaparral Prep Academy and Quail Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93552?
10 public schools are located in 93552.
What is the racial composition of students in 93552?
93552 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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