Best elementary schools in Lancaster (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 23 schools in Lancaster, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 133Del Sur Senior ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 763 students
- 227Sundown ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 941 students
- 326Valley View ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 659 students
- 425West Wind ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 757 students
- 523John and Jacquelyn Miller ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 697 students
- 621Nancy Cory ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 728 students
- 720Tierra Bonita ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 636 students
- 818Jack Northrop ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 645 students
- 917Monte Vista ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 788 students
- 1017Enterprise ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 646 students
- 1117Sunnydale ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 469 students
- 1215Wilsona ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary87.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 403 students
- 1315DiscoveryLancaster · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 662 students
- 1414Desert View ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 688 students
- 1513El Dorado ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 766 students
- 1611iLEAD Lancaster CharterLancaster · Charter Elementary11% Math proficiency · 771 students
- 1710Columbia ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 620 students
- 189Linda Verde ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 680 students
- 199Mariposa ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 732 students
- 208Sierra ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 707 students
- 218Eastside ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 226Joshua ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 688 students
- 236Lincoln ElementaryLancaster · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 738 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Sur Senior Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 33.2 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 763 |
| 2 | Sundown Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 941 |
| 3 | Valley View Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 659 |
| 4 | West Wind Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.1 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 757 |
| 5 | John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–7 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 697 |
| 6 | Nancy Cory Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 728 |
| 7 | Tierra Bonita Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 636 |
| 8 | Jack Northrop Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.3 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 645 |
| 9 | Monte Vista Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 788 |
| 10 | Enterprise Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 16.8 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 646 |
| 11 | Sunnydale Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 16.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 469 |
| 12 | Wilsona Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 15.1 Lower 50% | 87.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 403 |
| 13 | Discovery Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.0 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 662 |
| 14 | Desert View Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 688 |
| 15 | El Dorado Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 13.3 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 766 |
| 16 | iLEAD Lancaster Charter Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 11.0 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 771 |
| 17 | Columbia Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 10.4 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 620 |
| 18 | Linda Verde Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 9.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 680 |
| 19 | Mariposa Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 9.2 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 732 |
| 20 | Sierra Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 8.1 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 707 |
| 21 | Eastside Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 8.0 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 22 | Joshua Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 6.1 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 688 |
| 23 | Lincoln Elementary Lancaster · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 5.8 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 738 |
Del Sur Senior Elementary in Lancaster leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Lancaster with a Success Index (US) of 33.2. Of the 23 schools shown, 22 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider California elementary schools rankings, every school on the Lancaster page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Lancaster?
Del Sur Senior Elementary in Lancaster, California ranks first among elementary schools in Lancaster with a Success Index (US) of 33.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 763).
How are elementary schools in Lancaster ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.