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Best 93536 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 15,045 students in 93536, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 819 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 93536, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93536, CA are Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Quartz Hill Elementary School and Joe Walker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93536 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93536, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93536, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Endeavour Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43755 45th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93536, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93536?
14 public schools are located in 93536.
What percentage of students in 93536 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 93536 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93536?
93536 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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