Best High Schools in Yucca Valley, CA

High schools
3
Students
1,676
Avg actual
18%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Yucca Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Yucca Valley High

C

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1264 Students

2. Lucerne Valley High

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lucerne Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

3. Black Rock Alternative/continuation

F

SchoolGrade

2%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students

Best Middle Schools in Yucca Valley, CA

Middle schools
2
Students
787
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
22%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Yucca Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. La Contenta Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 650 Students

2. Lucerne Valley Middle

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lucerne Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 137 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Yucca Valley, CA

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,816
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Yucca Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Friendly Hills Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 267 Students

2. Landers Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 139 Students

3. Yucca Mesa Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 402 Students

4. Yucca Valley Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 544 Students

5. Joshua Tree Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 276 Students

6. Onaga Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 580 Students

7. Lucerne Valley Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lucerne Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 608 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Yucca Valley, CA

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

Community Factors

Yucca Valley, CA has a total population of 24,751 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Yucca Valley, CA

5,279

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Yucca Valley, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

30.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

25.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yucca Valley, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,235 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Yucca Valley, CA

How many schools are in Yucca Valley, CA?

Yucca Valley, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,279 students in total.

How do schools in Yucca Valley perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in Yucca Valley score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Yucca Valley don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yucca Valley?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Yucca Valley, CA

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Joshua Tree, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Pioneertown, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Homestead Valley, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Morongo Valley, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Rimrock, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sunfair, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Twentynine Palms, CA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Big Bear, CA

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, CA

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sugarloaf, CA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Yucca Valley

Average SchoolGrade
D+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
23%
Avg projected
30.2%

6 of 6 schools in Yucca Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 4D: 1F: 1

All 6 public schools we grade in Yucca Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (3)

Other schools and academies (1)