For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 883 students in Needles, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 38 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Needles, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Needles, CA are Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School, Educational Training Center and Needles Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needles, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Needles have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Needles, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Mill Rd.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 858-4222
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 858-4222
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Educational Training Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Needles Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Cibola St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Colorado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2167
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2167
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Needles High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2191
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2191
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Needles Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Needles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 Cibola St
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Grades: K-1
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Needles, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Needles, CA include Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School, Educational Training Center and Needles Community Day.
How many public schools are located in Needles?
6 public schools are located in Needles.
What percentage of students in Needles go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Needles are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Needles?
Needles public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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