Manzanita Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Palmdale, California 93550 · Palmdale Elementary
#5577 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#49794 of 50,301 nationally
About Manzanita Elementary
Manzanita Elementary is a public elementary located in Palmdale, in the Palmdale Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 644 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 5577th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 644.
There are 37 schools in Palmdale; Manzanita Elementary ranks 31st of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Manzanita Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Manzanita Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,259 students · 547 m away
Palmdale Academy Charter
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
989 students · 1.5 km away
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students · 2.0 km away
Desert Rose Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
614 students · 2.1 km away
Palmdale High
Palmdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,208 students · 2.2 km away
Tamarisk Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
664 students · 2.5 km away
Mesquite Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students · 2.5 km away
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students · 2.5 km away
Chaparral Prep Academy
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students · 3.5 km away
Joshua Hills Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
581 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
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644 students
Prunedale Elementary
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644 students
Hancock Elementary
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Del Rey Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manzanita Elementary a good school?
Manzanita Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 8.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #5577 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Manzanita Elementary ranks #5577 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #49794 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Manzanita Elementary?
Manzanita Elementary had 644 students in 2025.
Is Manzanita Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Manzanita Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Manzanita Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Manzanita Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.