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Palmdale Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 17,935 students in Palmdale Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palmdale Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
29 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
17,935 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
756 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Palmdale Elementary School District, which is ranked #1643 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 54% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1649 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
54%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
# American Indian Students
164 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
191 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
13,971 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
56%
# Black Students
2,490 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
14%
5%
# White Students
694 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
387 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,095
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,733
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,891
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,902
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,866
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,910
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,937
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,965
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,885
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
238
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,728 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,210 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$390 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$380 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,728
$19,974
Spending / Student
$21,210
$18,396
Best Palmdale Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6640 East Avenue R-8
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-1546
Grades: K-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #22.
Palmdale Learning Plaza
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38043 Division St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Grades: K-8
| 902 students
Rank: #44.
Ocotillo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38737 Ocotillo School Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Barrel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3636 Ponderosa Way
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-9270
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-9270
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #66.
Chaparral Prep Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37500 50th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9777
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9777
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #77.
Quail Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37236 58th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7100
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7100
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #88.
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39221 22nd St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #99.
Tumbleweed Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Avenue R-4
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-4166
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-4166
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1010.
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37315 60th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7400
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #1111.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36940 45th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9780
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-9780
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1212.
Golden Poppy Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37802 Rockie Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-3683
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-3683
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1313.
Joshua Hills Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Fairfield
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9992
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9992
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1414.
Palm Tree Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 East Avenue R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9357
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 265-9357
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1515.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38620 33rd St.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-3128
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 947-3128
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1616.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37622 43rd St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-8376
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-8376
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Rose Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37730 27th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 272-0584
Grades: K-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1818.
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36555 Sunny Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-5866
Grades: 6-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #1919.
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3243 East Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #2020.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37005 Hillcrest Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-4158
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 285-4158
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #2121.
Summerwind Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
39360 Summerwind Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3863
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3863
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #2222.
Innovations Academy Of Palmdale
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37230 37th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 236-0161
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 236-0161
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: #2323.
Tamarisk Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1843 East Ave. Q5
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 225-9647
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 225-9647
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #2424.
Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38060 20th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 537-6101
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Tree Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38136 35th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 285-1548
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #2626.
Palmdale Discovery Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
39174 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #2727.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38440 Second St. East
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-5052
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-5052
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2828.
Yellen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37015 Goldenview Way
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 456-1600
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 456-1600
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Academy Charter
Charter School
3838 East Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Grades: K-12
| 751 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmdale Elementary School District?
Palmdale Elementary School District manages 29 public schools serving 17,935 students.
What is the rank of Palmdale Elementary School District?
Palmdale Elementary School District is ranked #1643 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale Elementary School District?
78% of Palmdale Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmdale Elementary School District?
Palmdale Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palmdale Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,210 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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