For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 21,577 students in 93535, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 541 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93535, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 93535, CA are Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center, Phoenix High Community Day and Wilsona Achievement Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93535 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93535, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93535, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45006 N. 30th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
228 E. Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Wilsona Achievement Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41725 N. 170th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Mission View Public
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26334 Citrus St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 874-1341
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Mission Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43141 Business Center Pkwy Ste
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Lancaster, CA 93535
(844) 788-3965
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Sands Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44130 20th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Discovery
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44910 17th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Grades: K-5
| 693 students
Rank: #88.
Vista Real Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S. A St. Ste. 3
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: #99.
Jack Northrop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835 E. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Grades: K-5
| 700 students
Rank: #1010.
Tierra Bonita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44820 N. 27th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3038
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3038
Grades: K-6
| 684 students
Rank: #1111.
El Dorado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 E. Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Grades: K-5
| 755 students
Rank: #1212.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2640 E. Ave. J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-5656
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-5656
Grades: K-6
| 644 students
Rank: #1313.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37212 47th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Grades: K-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #1414.
Eastside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6742 E. Ave. H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3907
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3907
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1515.
Eastside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,650 students
Rank: #1616.
Gifford C. Cole Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3126 E. Ave. I
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Grades: 7-8
| 703 students
Rank: #1717.
Assurance Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43145 Business Center Ste. 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-1225
Grades: 8-12
| 2,915 students
Rank: #1818.
Linda Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44924 N. Fifth St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1919.
New Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
753 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #2020.
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 E. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Grades: K-8
| 741 students
Rank: #2121.
Antelope Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44900 N. Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Grades: 9-12
| 1,558 students
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44021 15th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #2323.
Piute Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 E. Ave. H-11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #2424.
Enterprise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3730 E. Ave. J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-6277
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-6277
Grades: K-6
| 659 students
Rank: #2525.
Challenger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41725 N. 170th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Grades: 5-8
| 573 students
Rank: #2626.
Joshua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43926 N. Second St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #2727.
Desert Winds Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 E. Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1331 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6679
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6679
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
93535, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Diego Hills Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4612 Dehesa Rd., Rm. 11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Lancaster, CA 93535
(619) 286-0312
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Eastside Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1222
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
41625 North 170th St., East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-2118
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93535, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93535, CA include Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center, Phoenix High Community Day and Wilsona Achievement Academy.
How many public schools are located in 93535?
28 public schools are located in 93535.
What percentage of students in 93535 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93535 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93535?
93535 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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