Largest Schools in Palmdale (2025)

Schools with the highest enrollment. 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.

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

Highland High in Palmdale leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Palmdale with Enrollment 2,706. Of the 34 schools shown, 34 are public.

For the full picture see the wider California largest 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 largest school in Palmdale?

Highland High in Palmdale, California ranks first among largest schools in Palmdale with Enrollment 2,706 (Enrollment: 2,706).

How are largest schools in Palmdale ranked?

Schools with the highest enrollment. 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.