Elementary Schools in Palmdale, California: 29 schools. Average score 10.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
Palmdale, California has 29 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 28.4/100 — 10.4 points below the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Gregg Anderson Academy at 52/100, where 37.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Palmdale schools average 11.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 29 schools, 1 Growth Engine stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 29 | Needs Support 28.4/100 | 11.2% | -10.4 |
| High | 5 | Developing 39.7/100 | 6.6% | -6.9 |
| Middle | 8 | Needs Support 19.2/100 | 6.7% | -18.8 |
How Palmdale schools compare
Palmdale has 29 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 28.4/100 — 10.4 points below the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Gregg Anderson Academy with a Scope Score of 52 and 37.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in Palmdale averages 26.8% — above the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Palmdale
Hidden gems: 13 schools in Palmdale are classified as On the Rise (12) or Growth Engine \u2014 showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in Palmdale
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillview Middle Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 27.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Gregg Anderson Academy Westside Union Elementary Solid Base | 37.5% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | Highland High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 8.8% | Solid 50/100 |
| 4 | Cottonwood Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 29.4% | Solid 50/100 |
| 5 | William J. (Pete) Knight High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 8.0% | Developing 49/100 |
| 6 | Palmdale Academy Charter Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 9.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 7 | Barrel Springs Elementary Palmdale Elementary Growth Engine | 16.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 8 | Palmdale Learning Plaza Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 18.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 9 | Los Amigos - Dual Immersion Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 19.6% | Developing 41/100 |
| 10 | Palmdale High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 5.3% | Developing 40/100 |
| 11 | Anaverde Hills Westside Union Elementary On the Rise | 14.6% | Developing 37/100 |
| 12 | Innovations Academy of Palmdale Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 13.8% | Developing 36/100 |
| 13 | Rancho Vista Elementary Westside Union Elementary On the Rise | 16.5% | Developing 33/100 |
| 14 | Esperanza Elementary Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum | 14.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 15 | Palmdale Aerospace Academy Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 6.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 16 | Antelope Valley Learning Academy Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 12.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 17 | Chaparral Prep Academy Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 18 | Dos Caminos Dual Immersion Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 9.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 19 | Tumbleweed Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 6.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 20 | Buena Vista Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 6.6% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 21 | Desert Rose Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 7.1% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 22 | Cimarron Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.8% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 23 | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 5.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 24 | Summerwind Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 6.8% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 25 | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Ac Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 4.5% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 26 | Quail Valley Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 8.7% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 27 | Palm Tree Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 28 | Ocotillo Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 11.1% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 29 | Mesquite Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.6% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 30 | Joshua Hills Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 31 | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 6.4% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 32 | Lake Los Angeles Elementary Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 33 | Golden Poppy Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 6.4% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 34 | Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Ma Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 5.0% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 35 | Daisy Gibson Elementary Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 36 | Yucca Elementary Palmdale Elementary On the Rise | 2.8% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 37 | Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet Acade Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 38 | David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 39 | R. Rex Parris High Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum | 0.8% | Needs Support 10/100 |
| 40 | Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 3.3% | Needs Support 9/100 |
| 41 | Yellen Learning Center Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 5/100 |
| 42 | Oak Tree Community Day Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 3/100 |
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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Private Schools in Palmdale
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology