For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,966 students in Barstow, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barstow, CA are Challenges Community Day, Barstow Stem Academy and Skyline North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barstow, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barstow have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barstow, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenges Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25757 Agate Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-2048
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Barstow Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Skyline North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36968 Camarillo Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6090
Grades: K-6
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Cameron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Muriel Dr.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #55.
Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Ave. E
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6250
Grades: K-6
| 605 students
Rank: #66.
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S. Ave. G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-4900
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Lenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34374 Ash Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 253-7713
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #88.
Montara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Montara Rd.
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5150
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #99.
Crestline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Monterey
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 252-5121
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Barstow, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Avenue G
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6260
Grades: 5-6
| 951 students
551 S. Avenue H
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 255-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barstow, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barstow, CA include Challenges Community Day, Barstow Stem Academy and Skyline North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barstow?
9 public elementary schools are located in Barstow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barstow?
Barstow public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Barstow are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Barstow include: Henderson Elementary School vs. Barstow Stem Academy, Barstow Stem Academy vs. Henderson Elementary School
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