Best elementary schools in Palmdale (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 25 schools in Palmdale, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 170Gregg Anderson AcademyPalmdale · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 893 students
- 239Rancho Vista ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 886 students
- 337Cottonwood ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 652 students
- 434Palmdale Learning PlazaPalmdale · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 800 students
- 533Esperanza ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 962 students
- 630Anaverde HillsPalmdale · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 517 students
- 727Ocotillo ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 827Barrel Springs ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 627 students
- 926Cimarron ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 497 students
- 1021Mesquite ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 582 students
- 1120Lake Los Angeles ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 533 students
- 1220Summerwind ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 1319Daisy Gibson ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 714 students
- 1416Palm Tree ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 564 students
- 1516Buena Vista ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 573 students
- 1615Chaparral Prep AcademyPalmdale · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 594 students
- 1715Desert Rose ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 614 students
- 1814Vista San Gabriel ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 465 students
- 1912Golden Poppy ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 525 students
- 2012Quail Valley ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 503 students
- 2112Joshua Hills ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 2211Tumbleweed ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 239Yucca ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 495 students
- 249Manzanita ElementaryPalmdale · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 644 students
- 255Tamarisk 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 | Rancho Vista Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 38.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 886 |
| 3 | Cottonwood Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 37.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 652 |
| 4 | Palmdale Learning Plaza Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 800 |
| 5 | Esperanza Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 33.4 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 962 |
| 6 | Anaverde Hills Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 29.6 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 517 |
| 7 | Ocotillo Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 8 | Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.0 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 627 |
| 9 | Cimarron Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.8 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 497 |
| 10 | Mesquite Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 582 |
| 11 | Lake Los Angeles Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 533 |
| 12 | Summerwind Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 13 | Daisy Gibson Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 19.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 714 |
| 14 | Palm Tree Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.8 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 564 |
| 15 | Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.5 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 16 | Chaparral Prep Academy Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 17 | Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 614 |
| 18 | Vista San Gabriel Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 19 | Golden Poppy Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 12.3 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 20 | Quail Valley Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 12.1 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 503 |
| 21 | Joshua Hills Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 11.8 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 22 | Tumbleweed Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 11.4 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 23 | Yucca Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 8.8 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 495 |
| 24 | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 8.6 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 644 |
| 25 | Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 4.8 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 664 |
Gregg Anderson Academy in Palmdale leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Palmdale with a Success Index (US) of 70.0. Of the 25 schools shown, 25 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California elementary schools 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 elementary school in Palmdale?
Gregg Anderson Academy in Palmdale, California ranks first among elementary schools in Palmdale with a Success Index (US) of 70.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 893).
How are elementary schools in Palmdale 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.