What types of schools are available in Palmdale, California?

Palmdale, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Palmdale, California

Q: How many schools are in Palmdale, California?

There are 44 schools in Palmdale, California, serving 35,713 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Palmdale?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Palmdale, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 44 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

35,713

Total Students

Across Palmdale

23:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

44 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)16 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 989 students at Palmdale Academy Charter.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Palmdale Academy Charter

charter schoolhighK-12

3838 East Ave. R, Palmdale, CA 93550

Innovations Academy Of Palmdale

publicmiddleK-8

37230 37Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550

David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

39221 22Nd St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551

Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

38060 20Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550

Rancho Vista Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

40641 Peonza Ln., Palmdale, CA 93551

40521 35Th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551

2902 Greenbrier St., Palmdale, CA 93551

Gregg Anderson Academy

publicmiddleK-6

5151 West Avenue N-8, Palmdale, CA 93551

Vista San Gabriel Elementary

publicelementaryK-K2

18020 East Avenue O, Palmdale, CA 93591

Cottonwood Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2740 West Ave. P-8, Palmdale, CA 93551

Palmdale Discovery Center

publicmiddleK-8

39174 Palm Tree Way, Palmdale, CA 93551

Yellen Learning Center

publicmiddleK-8

37015 Goldenview Way, Palmdale, CA 93552

Oak Tree Community Day

publicmiddleK-8

38136 35Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550

Dos Caminos Dual Immersion

publicmiddleK-8

39066 Palm Tree Way, Palmdale, CA 93551

Summerwind Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

39360 Summerwind Dr., Palmdale, CA 93551

Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Acad

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

36555 Sunny Ln., Palmdale, CA 93550

37622 43Rd St. East, Palmdale, CA 93552

Chaparral Prep Academy

publicelementaryK-5

37500 50Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93552

Joshua Hills Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3030 Fairfield, Palmdale, CA 93550

Buena Vista Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

37005 Hillcrest Dr., Palmdale, CA 93552

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Palmdale

Palmdale, California is home to 44 schools serving over 35,713 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Palmdale, California?

There are 44 schools in Palmdale, serving 35,713 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Palmdale?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Palmdale include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Palmdale?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Palmdale is 23:1.

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