Students
4,562
enrolled at the 9 public schools with a Ridgecrest address.
Ridgecrest · Kern County
Schools in Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest’s 7 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 68 to 83.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Ridgecrest score highest?
Vieweg STEM Academy is highest, with a Scope Score of 83. That is higher than 81 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Vieweg STEM Academy
Sierra Sands Unified · 93555 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
343036% below the standard
Scope Score 83Strong · 81st percentile
Rank 2
Las Flores Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified · 93555 · Grades K–6
152461% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 43rd percentile
Rank 3
Pierce Academy of the Arts
Sierra Sands Unified · 93555 · Grades K–6
152560% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
Rank 4
Gateway Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified · 93555 · Grades K–6
122068% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
Rank 5
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, and ScienceCharter
Kern County Office of Education · 93555 · Grades K–6 · Check how it admits students.
1975% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
Rank 6
Richmond Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified · 93555 · Grades K–6
161470% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 13th percentile
Rank 7
Faller Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified · 93555 · Grades K–6
1971% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 8th percentile
20in 100
The average Ridgecrest elementary school had 20 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Ridgecrest score highest?
Vieweg STEM Academy is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 70 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Vieweg STEM Academy
Sierra Sands Unified · 93555 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
213049% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 70th percentile
Rank 2
China Lake Junior High
Sierra Sands Unified · 93555 · Grades 7–8
1772% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 20th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in Ridgecrest stand?
Sherman E. Burroughs High has a Scope Score of 72. That is higher than 36 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Ridgecrest.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Sherman E. Burroughs High
Sierra Sands Unified · 93555 · Grades 9–12
272350% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 36th percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Mesquite Continuation HighContinuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with a Ridgecrest address. Charter schools are not counted here.
Does living in Ridgecrest decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
6 private schools have a Ridgecrest address. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- St. Ann School93555 · 141 students
- Immanuel Christian School93555 · 82 students
- Heritage Montessori School93555 · 37 students
- Ridgecrest Montessori Children's House93555 · 36 students
- Heritage Montessori Elementary School93555 · 27 students
- Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary93555 · 21 students
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1 charter school has a Ridgecrest address. It is in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
4,562 students go to the 9 public schools with a Ridgecrest address. 58 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
47–82%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
20in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Ridgecrest?
Are the public schools in Ridgecrest good?
Ridgecrest’s 7 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 68 to 83. Of those, 1 is Strong, 4 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. Ridgecrest’s 2 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 70 to 79. Of those, 1 is Solid and 1 is Needs Support. Ridgecrest has one public high school we score. Sherman E. Burroughs High has a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 36th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Ridgecrest rank highest?
Vieweg STEM Academy is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 83. It is Strong, at the 81st percentile. Vieweg STEM Academy is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 70th percentile. Sherman E. Burroughs High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 36th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Ridgecrest compare with California?
The average Ridgecrest elementary school had 20 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Which places nearby can you look at next?
Sierra Sands Unified
The district that runs the public schools here.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Ridgecrest address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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