For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 22,084 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 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93535, CA are Paseo Grande Charter, Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center and Phoenix High Community Day. 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93535, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paseo Grande Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5248 Rose St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 980-1356
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 980-1356
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45006 North 30th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
228 East Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Wilsona Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41725 North 170th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Mission View Public
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: 8-12
| 261 students
Rank: #66.
Mission Academy
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
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Sands Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44130 20th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-3357
Grades: 8-12
| 690 students
Rank: #88.
Discovery
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44910 17th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #99.
Vista Real Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 South A St. Ste. 3
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Lancaster, CA 93535
(805) 486-5449
Grades: 9-12
| 1,327 students
Rank: #1010.
Jack Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #1111.
Tierra Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44820 North 27th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3038
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3038
Grades: K-6
| 668 students
Rank: #1212.
El Dorado Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1313.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2640 East Avenue J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-5656
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-5656
Grades: K-6
| 678 students
Rank: #1414.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37212 47th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 272-0044
Grades: K-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: #1515.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3907
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3907
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #1616.
Eastside High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,592 students
Rank: #1717.
Gifford C. Cole Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3126 East Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Grades: 7-8
| 687 students
Rank: #1818.
Assurance Learning Academy
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
| 3,111 students
Rank: #1919.
Linda Verde Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44924 North Fifth St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Grades: K-8
| 638 students
Rank: #2020.
New Vista Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
753 East Avenue K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #2121.
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Grades: K-8
| 795 students
Rank: #2222.
Antelope Valley High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44900 North Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Grades: 9-12
| 1,512 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44021 15th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #2424.
Piute Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 East Avenue H-11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #2525.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3730 East Ave. J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-6277
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-6277
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
Rank: #2626.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41725 North 170th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Grades: 5-8
| 553 students
Rank: #2727.
Joshua Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43926 North Second St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #2828.
Desert Winds Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 East Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Special Education School
1331 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
Grades: K-8
| 46 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 Paseo Grande Charter, Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center and Phoenix High Community Day.
How many public schools are located in 93535?
29 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 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93535?
93535 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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