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Elementary Schools in Palmdale, California

Below Average2024–25 data37 schools · avg 31.8/100

Palmdale, California has 37 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 31.8/100 — 11.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gregg Anderson Academy at 60/100, where 37.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Palmdale schools average 10.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
31.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
49.0
10.5 – 59.6
Avg Exceeded %
10.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
28.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
37
With Scope Scores

How Palmdale schools compare

Palmdale's 37 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.8 — 11.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 10.5 to 59.6, a 49.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Gregg Anderson Academy with a Scope Score of 60 and 37.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Palmdale averages 28.6%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Palmdale

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First35 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Palmdale ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gregg Anderson Academy
Westside Union Elementary Strong All-Around
37.5%Solid
60/100
2Cottonwood Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
29.4%Solid
52/100
3Highland High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
8.8%Solid
52/100
4William J. (Pete) Knight High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
8.0%Solid
51/100
5Barrel Springs Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
47/100
6Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
46/100
7Palmdale Learning Plaza
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
18.5%Developing
46/100
8Palmdale High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
5.3%Developing
42/100
9Innovations Academy of Palmdale
Palmdale Elementary Culture First
13.8%Developing
41/100
10Anaverde Hills
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
40/100
11Hillview Middle
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
27.6%Developing
39/100
12Rancho Vista Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
16.5%Developing
36/100
13Esperanza Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
33/100
14Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
9.7%Developing
33/100
15Tumbleweed Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
6.1%Developing
31/100
16Chaparral Prep Academy
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
10.3%Needs Support
30/100
17Ocotillo Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
11.1%Needs Support
30/100
18Cimarron Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
30/100
19Buena Vista Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
29/100
20Manzanita Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
29/100
21Quail Valley Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
8.7%Needs Support
27/100
22Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
6.4%Needs Support
27/100
23Desert Rose Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.1%Needs Support
27/100
24Palm Tree Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
26/100
25Joshua Hills Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.5%Needs Support
26/100
26Mesquite Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.6%Needs Support
25/100
27Summerwind Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
6.8%Needs Support
25/100
28Daisy Gibson Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
25/100
29Golden Poppy Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
6.4%Needs Support
24/100
30Lake Los Angeles Elementary
Keppel Union Elementary Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
24/100

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.

Palmdale United Methodist Preschool-Kindergarten
Evangelical Lutheran · Grades Pre-K · 14 students
7:1Private
Crosswind Comm Church-Adventureland Preschool
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-TK · 11 students
11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Palmdale

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Palmdale good?
Palmdale's 37 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.8/100, which is 11.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Palmdale?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Palmdale is Gregg Anderson Academy with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 37.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Palmdale schools compare to the state average?
Palmdale elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 10.5 to 59.6, a 49.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Palmdale?
Palmdale has 37 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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