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

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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)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)20 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 2,706 students at Highland High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 21:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

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

38737 Ocotillo School Dr., Palmdale, CA 93551

Palmdale Aerospace Academy

charter schoolhighK-12

3300 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550

2137 East Avenue R, Palmdale, CA 93550

39055 25Th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551

38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr., Palmdale, CA 93550

William J. (Pete) Knight High

publichighGrade 9-12

37423 70Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93552

Lake Los Angeles Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

16310 East Avenue Q, Palmdale, CA 93591

Daisy Gibson Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

9650 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93591

Barrel Springs Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3636 Ponderosa Way, Palmdale, CA 93550

38620 33Rd St., Palmdale, CA 93550

Palmdale Learning Plaza

publicmiddleK-8

38043 Division St., Palmdale, CA 93551

Antelope Valley Learning Academy

charter schoolhighK-12

37212 47Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550

1843 East Ave. Q5, Palmdale, CA 93550

38440 Second St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550

Quail Valley Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

37236 58Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93552

Tumbleweed Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1100 East Avenue R-4, Palmdale, CA 93550

36940 45Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93552

Los Amigos - Dual Immersion

publicmiddleK-8

6640 East Avenue R-8, 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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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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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