For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,198 students in Edwards, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Edwards, CA are William A. Bailey Elementary School, Desert Junior-senior High School and Irving L. Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Edwards have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Edwards, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William A. Bailey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Grades: K-2
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Grades: 7-12
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Irving L. Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1577 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Grades: 3-6
| 383 students
Edwards, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Grades: K-2
| 272 students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 429 students
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edwards, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Edwards, CA include William A. Bailey Elementary School, Desert Junior-senior High School and Irving L. Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Edwards?
3 public schools are located in Edwards.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards?
Edwards public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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