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Best Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest, CA has 18 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 5,899 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Ridgecrest don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
The top high schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burroughs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
2. Trona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trona Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Mesquite Continuation High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
The top middle schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Monroe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
2. Murray Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
The top elementary schools in Ridgecrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richmond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
2. Inyokern Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 161 Students
3. Las Flores Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
4. Gateway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
5. Faller Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 538 Students
6. Pierce Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
7. Ridgecrest Elem Acad For Language Music And Sci
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgecrest Elem Acad For Language Music And Sci District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 183 Students
8. Trona Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trona Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 131 Students
9. Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 21 Students
10. Heritage Montessori Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Montessori Elementary School • Private • Grades 1 - 5 • 27 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgecrest, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgecrest, CA has a total population of 31,078 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgecrest, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ridgecrest, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgecrest, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgecrest, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ridgecrest, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
How many schools are in Ridgecrest, CA?
Ridgecrest, CA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 5,899 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgecrest perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Ridgecrest score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Ridgecrest don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ridgecrest?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Ridgecrest
10 of 10 schools in Ridgecrest carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 3D: 4
All 10 public schools we grade in Ridgecrest. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Faller Elementary
- Gateway Elementary
- Las Flores Elementary
- Pierce Elementary
- Richmond Elementary
- Ridgecrest Elem
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.