For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 283 students in Lone Pine, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lone Pine, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lone Pine, CA are Lone Pine High School and Lo-inyo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lone Pine, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lone Pine have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lone Pine, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Pine High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
538 South Main St.
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5577
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5577
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Lo-inyo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 East Locust St.
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5581
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5581
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy
Alternative School
301 South Hay St.
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5577
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5577
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lone Pine, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lone Pine, CA include Lone Pine High School and Lo-inyo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lone Pine?
3 public schools are located in Lone Pine.
What percentage of students in Lone Pine go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lone Pine are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lone Pine?
Lone Pine public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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