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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lancaster Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 41,579 students in Lancaster, CA (there are 17 private schools, serving 4,094 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, CA are Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Paseo Grande Charter and Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lancaster, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Paseo Grande Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5248 Rose St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 980-1356
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
831 East Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 899-7836
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45006 North 30th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
228 East Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #66.
Quartz Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41820 North 50th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3236
Gr: K-6 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Joe Walker Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5632 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3258
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43420 22nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Gr: K-7 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Empower Generations
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44236 10th St. W. Ste. 105
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 429-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Gr: 6-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Del Sur Senior Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9023 West Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 942-0488
Gr: K-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
West Wind Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44044 36th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3310 West Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-2451
Gr: K-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Quartz Hill High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6040 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6151 West Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3026
Gr: K-6 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Mission View Public
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Gr: 8-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Mission Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Gr: 6-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44701 32nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Gr: 9-12 | 2,688 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Tierra Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44820 North 27th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3038
Gr: K-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Nancy Cory Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3540 West Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Gr: K-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Amargosa Creek Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44333 27th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Jack Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
835 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Desert Sands Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44130 20th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Gr: 8-12 | 727 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Discovery
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44910 17th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Rise
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44231 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Vista Real Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 South A St. Ste. 3
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37212 47th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Gr: K-12 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
El Dorado Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
361 East Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Gr: K-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2640 East Avenue J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-5656
Gr: K-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
737 West Avenue H-6
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Eastside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 West Avenue H-10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Gr: K-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
747 West Avenue J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Gr: K-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3907
Gr: K-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Linda Verde Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44924 North Fifth St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Gr: K-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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