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Best 93550 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,605 students in 93550, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 370 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 93550, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93550, CA are Barrel Springs Elementary School, Palmdale Aerospace Academy and Palm Tree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93550 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93550, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93550, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3636 Ponderosa Way
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-9270
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Gr: K-12 | 2,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Palm Tree Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
326 East Avenue R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9357
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Tumbleweed Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 East Avenue R-4
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-4166
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3243 East Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Desert Rose Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
37730 27th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
38620 33rd St.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-3128
Gr: K-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Joshua Hills Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 Fairfield
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9992
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Tamarisk Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1843 East Ave. Q5
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 225-9647
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale
Alternative School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37230 37th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 236-0161
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Palmdale High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2137 East Avenue R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38440 Second St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-5052
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38060 20th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Oak Tree Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38136 35th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
R. Rex Parris High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 274-1230
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Antelope Valley Rop
Vocational School
1156 East Ave. S
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 575-1026
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Academy Charter
Charter School
3838 East Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Gr: K-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93550, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93550, CA include Barrel Springs Elementary School, Palmdale Aerospace Academy and Palm Tree Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93550?
18 public schools are located in 93550.
What percentage of students in 93550 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 93550 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93550?
93550 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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