For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 21 students in Shoshone, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Shoshone, CA are Shoshone Elementary School and Death Valley High Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shoshone, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Shoshone have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shoshone, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shoshone Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Charles Brown Rd.
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Gr: K-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Death Valley High Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Old State Highway 127
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Shoshone High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Old State Highway 127
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1555 Old Spanish Trail Hwy.
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Gr: K-6
Shoshone, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shoshone, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Shoshone, CA include Shoshone Elementary School and Death Valley High Academy.
How many public schools are located in Shoshone?
4 public schools are located in Shoshone.
What is the racial composition of students in Shoshone?
Shoshone public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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