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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 93535 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 22,322 students in 93535, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 545 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93535, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93535, CA are Paseo Grande Charter, Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center and Phoenix High Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93535 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93535, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93535, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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%
Rank: #1717.
Gifford C. Cole Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3126 East Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Gr: 7-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Assurance Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Gr: 8-12 | 3,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
New Vista Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
753 East Avenue K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
254 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44021 15th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Antelope Valley High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44900 North Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Gr: 9-12 | 1,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3730 East Ave. J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-6277
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
41725 North 170th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Piute Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 East Avenue H-11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Desert Winds Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 East Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Joshua Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43926 North Second St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Gr: K-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Special Education School
1331 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilsona Elementary School
41625 North 170th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Gr: 3-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93535, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93535?
29 public schools are located in 93535.
What percentage of students in 93535 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93535 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93535?
93535 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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