Best Schools in Palmdale, CA

Palmdale, CA has a total of 70 schools including 12 high schools, 14 middle schools and 41 elementary schools. A total of 58,269 students attend Palmdale, CA schools. On average, schools in Palmdale score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Palmdale underperform expectations.

Best High Schools in Palmdale, CA

Palmdale, CA has 12 high schools with 22,491 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Palmdale score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Palmdale underperform expectations.

1. Highland High

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Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2790 Students

2. Palmdale High

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Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2443 Students

3. William J. (pete) Knight High

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Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2793 Students

4. Eastside High

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Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2650 Students

5. R. Rex Parris High

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Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 632 Students

6. Lancaster High

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Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2642 Students

7. Littlerock High

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Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1565 Students

8. Quartz Hill High

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Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3066 Students

9. Vasquez High

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Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

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Acton-agua Dulce Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students

10. Antelope Valley High

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Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

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Antelope Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students

Best Middle Schools in Palmdale, CA

Palmdale, CA has 14 middle schools with 9,294 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Palmdale score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Palmdale don't meet expectations.

1. Hillview Middle

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Westside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students

2. High Desert

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Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

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Acton-agua Dulce Unified • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 306 Students

3. Joe Walker Middle

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Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

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Westside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students

4. Space Aeronautics Gateway To Exploration Magnet Academy

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Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students

5. Keppel Academy

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Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Keppel Union Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 233 Students

6. David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy

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Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1023 Students

7. Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy

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Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students

8. New Vista Middle

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Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

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Lancaster Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students

9. Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci And Tech Magnet Acad

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Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students

10. Gifford C. Cole Middle

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Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Eastside Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 703 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Palmdale, CA

Palmdale, CA has 41 elementary schools with 22,658 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Palmdale score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Palmdale underperform expectations.

1. Hughes-elizabeth Lakes

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hughes-elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 147 Students

2. Gregg Anderson Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Westside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 867 Students

3. Eastside Elementary

SchoolGrade

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eastside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 428 Students

4. Palm Crest Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

La Canada Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 599 Students

5. Rancho Vista Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

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Westside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 866 Students

6. Meadowlark Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

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Acton-agua Dulce Unified • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 337 Students

7. Golden Poppy Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

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Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students

8. Leona Valley Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

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Westside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 251 Students

9. Chaparral Prep Academy

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Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palmdale Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 585 Students

10. Anaverde Hills

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Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Westside Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 659 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Palmdale, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Palmdale, CA has a total population of 181,179 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Palmdale, CA

58,269

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palmdale, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmdale, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmdale, CA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,631 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Palmdale, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations