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Best Apple Valley Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 11,100 students in Apple Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA are Academy For Academic Excellence, Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning and Vanguard Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apple Valley, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Apple Valley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Apple Valley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Academic Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17500 Mana Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 946-5414
Gr: K-12 | 1,489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13590 Havasu Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-0280
Gr: K-6 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Preparatory
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12951 Mesquite Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Gr: K-8 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Sitting Bull Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19445 Sitting Bull Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Gr: K-8 | 1,695 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23450 South Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 240-3332
Gr: K-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Desert Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18213 Symeron Dr.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-3441
Gr: K-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Yucca Loma Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21351 Yucca Loma Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2623
Gr: K-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Rancho Verde Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14334 Pioneer Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2663
Gr: K-6 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Mariana Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10601 Manhasset Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Gr: K-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
High Desert Premier Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Gr: K-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Sandia Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21331 Sandia Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Gr: K-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Phoenix Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20700 Thunderbird Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Gr: K-8 | 1,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Alternative School
12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Gr: K-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Apple Valley, CA include Academy For Academic Excellence, Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning and Vanguard Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in Apple Valley?
13 public elementary schools are located in Apple Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Apple Valley are often viewed compared to one another?

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