Best Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest, CA has a total of 23 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 8,098 students attend Ridgecrest, CA schools. On average, schools in Ridgecrest score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ridgecrest underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest, CA has 5 high schools with 2,434 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 Ridgecrest score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ridgecrest underperform expectations.
1. Burroughs High
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
2. Trona High
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Trona Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Mesquite Continuation High
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
4. California City High
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Mojave Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest, CA has 3 middle schools with 1,739 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 Ridgecrest score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ridgecrest meet expectations.
1. Murray Middle
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students
2. James Monroe Middle
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
3. California City Middle
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Mojave Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest, CA has 14 elementary schools with 3,925 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 Ridgecrest score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ridgecrest don't meet expectations.
1. Las Flores Elementary
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Richmond Elementary
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
3. Gateway Elementary
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
4. Ridgecrest Elem Acad For Language Music And Sci
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Ridgecrest Elem Acad For Language Music And Sci District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 183 Students
5. Faller Elementary
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 538 Students
6. Pierce Elementary
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
7. Inyokern Elementary
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Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 161 Students
8. Trona Elementary
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Trona Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 131 Students
9. Heritage Montessori Elementary School
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Heritage Montessori Elementary School • Private • Grades 1 - 5 • 27 Students
10. Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary
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Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 21 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
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