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Best Ridgecrest Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,052 students in Ridgecrest, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 451 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Ridgecrest, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgecrest, CA are Burroughs High School, Gateway Elementary School and Las Flores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgecrest, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ridgecrest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ridgecrest, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burroughs High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 East French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,536 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 South Gateway
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1850
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Las Flores Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 West Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1860
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
348 Rowe St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1840
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Faller Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 West Upjohn St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1690
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 East Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
325 South Downs St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-1010
Gr: K-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
James Monroe Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
340 West Church St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1830
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Mesquite Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 West Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
674 North Gold Canyon
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1670
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
High Desert
Alternative School
140 West Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Vista Education Center
1327 North Norma St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1703
Rank: n/an/a
Vieweg Stem Academy
348 Rowe St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1830

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ridgecrest, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgecrest, CA include Burroughs High School, Gateway Elementary School and Las Flores Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgecrest?
13 public schools are located in Ridgecrest.
What percentage of students in Ridgecrest go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Ridgecrest are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ridgecrest are often viewed compared to one another?

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