Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Palmdale (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 34 schools in Palmdale, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.

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Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 19.7
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Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 21.1
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Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet AcadPalmdale · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 21.5
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Palmdale HighPalmdale · Public HighStudents per teacher: 21.9
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Buena Vista ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.0
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Vista San Gabriel ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.1
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Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 22.6
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Palmdale Learning PlazaPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 22.9
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William J. (Pete) Knight HighPalmdale · Public HighStudents per teacher: 23.0
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Lake Los Angeles ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 23.2
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David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet AcademyPalmdale · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 23.2
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Anaverde HillsPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 23.5
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Manzanita ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 23.9
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Hillview MiddlePalmdale · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 25.0
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Tumbleweed ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.1
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Esperanza ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.3
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Highland HighPalmdale · Public HighStudents per teacher: 25.3
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Joshua Hills ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.3
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Desert Rose ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 25.6
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Barrel Springs ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.1
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Yucca ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.1
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Cimarron ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.2
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Golden Poppy ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.3
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Daisy Gibson ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.4
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12
Quail Valley ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.5
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Tamarisk ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.6
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Rancho Vista ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.8
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Palm Tree ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 26.9
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Gregg Anderson AcademyPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.1
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Summerwind ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.1
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Cottonwood ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.2
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Mesquite ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.7
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Ocotillo ElementaryPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 28.0
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Chaparral Prep AcademyPalmdale · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 28.3

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	19.7	8.2 Lower 50%	6% Math proficiency	747
2	Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	21.1	7.8 Lower 50%	8% Math proficiency	822
3	Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	21.5	12.0 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	948
4	Palmdale High Palmdale · High · Grades 9–12	Public	21.9	14.7 Lower 50%	6% Math proficiency	2,208
5	Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	22.0	15.5 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	573
6	Vista San Gabriel Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–2	Public	22.1	13.9 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	465
7	Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	22.6	15.9 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	813
8	Palmdale Learning Plaza Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	22.9	33.6 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	800
9	William J. (Pete) Knight High Palmdale · High · Grades 9–12	Public	23.0	26.7 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	2,349
10	Lake Los Angeles Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	23.2	20.2 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	533
11	David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	23.2	15.2 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	952
12	Anaverde Hills Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	23.5	29.6 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	517
13	Manzanita Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	23.9	8.6 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	644
14	Hillview Middle Palmdale · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	25.0	45.7 Lower 50%	40% Math proficiency	1,100
15	Tumbleweed Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	25.1	11.4 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	502
16	Esperanza Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	25.3	33.4 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	962
17	Highland High Palmdale · High · Grades 9–12	Public	25.3	18.9 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	2,706
18	Joshua Hills Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	25.3	11.8 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	581
19	Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	25.6	14.9 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	614
20	Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	26.1	27.0 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	627
21	Yucca Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	26.1	8.8 Lower 50%	18% Math proficiency	495
22	Cimarron Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	26.2	25.8 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	497
23	Golden Poppy Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	26.3	12.3 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	525
24	Daisy Gibson Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	26.4	19.3 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	714
25	Quail Valley Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	26.5	12.1 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	503
26	Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	26.6	4.8 Lower 50%	5% Math proficiency	664
27	Rancho Vista Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	26.8	38.6 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	886
28	Palm Tree Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	26.9	15.8 Lower 50%	24% Math proficiency	564
29	Gregg Anderson Academy Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	27.1	70.0 Top 25%	65% Math proficiency	893
30	Summerwind Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	27.1	20.2 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	569
31	Cottonwood Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	27.2	37.2 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	652
32	Mesquite Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	27.7	20.5 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	582
33	Ocotillo Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	28.0	27.4 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	588
34	Chaparral Prep Academy Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	28.3	15.2 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	594

Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy in Palmdale leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Palmdale with Students per teacher 19.7. Of the 34 schools shown, 34 are public.

For the full picture see the wider California lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Palmdale page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Palmdale?

Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy in Palmdale, California ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Palmdale with Students per teacher 19.7 (Enrollment: 747).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Palmdale ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

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.