Best 93551 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 9,189 students in 93551, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93551, CA are Gregg Anderson Academy, Cottonwood Elementary School and Hillview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93551 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93551, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93551, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gregg Anderson Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5151 West Avenue N-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 206-3750
Gr: K-6 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2740 West Ave. P-8
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2825
Gr: K-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40525 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-9993
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40641 Peonza Ln.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 722-0148
Gr: K-6 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Palmdale Learning Plaza
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
38043 Division St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-9034
Gr: K-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40521 35th St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-0420
Gr: K-6 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Ocotillo Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38737 Ocotillo School Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-9987
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39066 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-1849
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Anaverde Hills
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2902 Greenbrier St.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 575-9923
Gr: K-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Leona Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9063 West Leona Ave.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 948-9010
Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
David G. Millen Law And Government Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
39221 22nd St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3075
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Summerwind Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
39360 Summerwind Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-3863
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Palmdale Discovery Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
39174 Palm Tree Way
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 947-0181
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93551, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93551, CA include Gregg Anderson Academy, Cottonwood Elementary School and Hillview Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93551?
13 public elementary schools are located in 93551.
What is the racial composition of students in 93551?
93551 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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