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Elementary Schools in Palmdale, California: 29 schools. Average score 8.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data29 schools · avg 36.0/100

Palmdale, California has 29 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.0/100 — 8.9 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Gregg Anderson Academy at 56/100, 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. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.9
8.4 – 56.3
Avg Exceeded %
11.2%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.8%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
29
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary29Developing
36.0/100
11.2%-8.9
High5Developing
36.9/100
6.6%-6.8
Middle8Needs Support
23.5/100
6.7%-19.1

How Palmdale schools compare

Palmdale has 29 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.0/100 — 8.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Gregg Anderson Academy with a Scope Score of 56 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

1 Solid Base1 Culture First30 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Palmdale

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gregg Anderson Academy
Westside Union Elementary Solid Base
37.5%Solid
56/100
2Cottonwood Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
29.4%Solid
55/100
3Barrel Springs Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
16.6%Solid
54/100
4Palmdale Learning Plaza
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
18.5%Developing
50/100
5Los Amigos - Dual Immersion
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
47/100
6Highland High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
47/100
7William J. (Pete) Knight High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
8.0%Developing
46/100
8Palmdale Academy Charter
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
45/100
9Anaverde Hills
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
45/100
10Innovations Academy of Palmdale
Palmdale Elementary Culture First
13.8%Developing
45/100
11Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
41/100
12Rancho Vista Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
16.5%Developing
39/100
13Palmdale High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
5.3%Developing
37/100
14Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
6.6%Developing
36/100
15Esperanza Elementary
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
36/100
16Tumbleweed Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
6.1%Developing
34/100
17Hillview Middle
Westside Union Elementary Building Momentum
27.6%Developing
34/100
18Chaparral Prep Academy
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
34/100
19Buena Vista Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
6.6%Developing
34/100
20Dos Caminos Dual Immersion
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
9.7%Developing
34/100
21Desert Rose Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.1%Developing
33/100
22Manzanita Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
5.2%Developing
33/100
23Summerwind Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
6.8%Developing
33/100
24Cimarron Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.8%Developing
33/100
25Quail Valley Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
8.7%Developing
31/100
26Palm Tree Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.0%Developing
30/100
27Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Ac
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
4.5%Needs Support
30/100
28Ocotillo Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
11.1%Needs Support
29/100
29Mesquite Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.6%Needs Support
29/100
30Joshua Hills Elementary
Palmdale Elementary Building Momentum
7.5%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 42 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Palmdale good?
Palmdale's 29 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.0/100, which is 8.9 points below the state average. 11.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 56/100 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 36.0/100 — 8.9 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.2% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Palmdale?
Palmdale has 29 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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