Schools in Palmdale, California (2025)
37 schools · 32,496 students · 34 public, 3 charter · median Enrollment 652.
Palmdale, in California, has 37 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 32,496 students. By level there are 25 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high, 3 other; by sector 34 public, 3 charter.
The median Enrollment across Palmdale's schools is 652, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
34 of the 37 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Gregg Anderson Academy (70.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Hillview Middle (45.7, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), and Rancho Vista Elementary (38.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Highland High (2,706 students), William J. (Pete) Knight High (2,349 students), Palmdale Aerospace Academy (2,259 students).
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Ranked schools in Palmdale
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 170Gregg Anderson AcademyPalmdale · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 893 students
- 246Hillview MiddlePalmdale · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 1,100 students
- 339Rancho Vista ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 886 students
- 437Cottonwood ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 652 students
- 534Palmdale Learning PlazaPalmdale · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 800 students
- 633Esperanza ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 962 students
- 730Anaverde HillsPalmdale · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 517 students
- 827Ocotillo ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 927Barrel Springs ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 627 students
- 1027William J. (Pete) Knight HighPalmdale · Public High15% Math proficiency · 2,349 students
- 1126Cimarron ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 497 students
- 1221Mesquite ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 582 students
- 1320Lake Los Angeles ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 533 students
- 1420Summerwind ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 1519Daisy Gibson ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 714 students
- 1619Highland HighPalmdale · Public High12% Math proficiency · 2,706 students
- 1716Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 813 students
- 1816Palm Tree ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 564 students
- 1916Buena Vista ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 573 students
- 2015Chaparral Prep AcademyPalmdale · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 594 students
- 2115David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 952 students
- 2215Desert Rose ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 614 students
- 2315Palmdale HighPalmdale · Public High6% Math proficiency · 2,208 students
- 2414Vista San Gabriel ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 465 students
- 2512Golden Poppy ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 525 students
- 2612Quail Valley ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 503 students
- 2712Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet AcadPalmdale · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 948 students
- 2812Joshua Hills ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 2911Tumbleweed ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 309Yucca ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 495 students
- 319Manzanita ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 644 students
- 328Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 747 students
- 338Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 822 students
- 345Tamarisk ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 664 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregg Anderson Academy Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 70.0 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 893 |
| 2 | Hillview Middle Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.7 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,100 |
| 3 | Rancho Vista Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 38.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 886 |
| 4 | Cottonwood Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 37.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 652 |
| 5 | Palmdale Learning Plaza Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 800 |
| 6 | Esperanza Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 33.4 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 962 |
| 7 | Anaverde Hills Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 29.6 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 517 |
| 8 | Ocotillo Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 9 | Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.0 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 627 |
| 10 | William J. (Pete) Knight High Palmdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 2,349 |
| 11 | Cimarron Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.8 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 497 |
| 12 | Mesquite Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 582 |
| 13 | Lake Los Angeles Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 533 |
| 14 | Summerwind Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 15 | Daisy Gibson Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 19.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 714 |
| 16 | Highland High Palmdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 2,706 |
| 17 | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.9 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 813 |
| 18 | Palm Tree Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.8 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 564 |
| 19 | Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.5 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 20 | Chaparral Prep Academy Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 21 | David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 952 |
| 22 | Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 614 |
| 23 | Palmdale High Palmdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.7 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 2,208 |
| 24 | Vista San Gabriel Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 25 | Golden Poppy Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 12.3 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 26 | Quail Valley Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 12.1 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 503 |
| 27 | Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.0 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 948 |
| 28 | Joshua Hills Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 11.8 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 29 | Tumbleweed Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 11.4 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 30 | Yucca Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 8.8 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 495 |
| 31 | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 8.6 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 644 |
| 32 | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 8.2 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 747 |
| 33 | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 7.8 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 822 |
| 34 | Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 4.8 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 664 |
Other schools in Palmdale
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Palmdale side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Palmdale?
Gregg Anderson Academy is the highest-ranked school in Palmdale with a Success Index (US) of 70.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Palmdale?
Palmdale has 37 schools (25 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high, 3 other) educating 32,496 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Palmdale?
The median Enrollment across schools in Palmdale is 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.