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The highest-performing public schools in reading in Palmdale, California

This ranking covers the highest-performing public schools in reading in Palmdale, California, drawn from 34 qualifying public schools. Gregg Anderson Academy leads the list at 72.0%, against a median of 29.5% across the ranked schools.

The table below is sortable and filterable, and the full list downloads as a CSV. Figures come from federal NCES enrollment data and, where applicable, state assessment results for 2024-25.

Schools ranked
34
Palmdale, California
Top % Proficient (Reading)
72.0%
Median % Proficient (Reading)
29.5%
BEST IN READING · PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
#SchoolCityDistrictLevelStudents% Proficient (Reading)
1Gregg Anderson AcademyPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary89372.0%
2Cottonwood ElementaryPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary65265.8%
3Hillview MiddlePalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryMiddle1,10052.4%
4Palmdale Learning PlazaPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary80050.6%
5Barrel Springs ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary62746.8%
6Anaverde HillsPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary51743.9%
7William J. (Pete) Knight HighPalmdale, CAAntelope Valley Union HighHigh2,34941.9%
8Highland HighPalmdale, CAAntelope Valley Union HighHigh2,70640.8%
9Rancho Vista ElementaryPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary88640.1%
10Esperanza ElementaryPalmdale, CAWestside Union ElementaryElementary96238.8%
11Palmdale HighPalmdale, CAAntelope Valley Union HighHigh2,20835.0%
12Ocotillo ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary58832.3%
13Cimarron ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary49731.3%
14Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet AcadPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle94830.5%
15Buena Vista ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary57329.8%
16Tumbleweed ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary50229.6%
17Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle81329.5%
18Palm Tree ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary56429.5%
19Mesquite ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary58228.1%
20Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle82227.8%
21Quail Valley ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary50326.9%
22Chaparral Prep AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary59426.8%
23Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle74726.4%
24David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet AcademyPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryMiddle95225.4%
25Desert Rose ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary61424.8%
26Joshua Hills ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary58124.3%
27Vista San Gabriel ElementaryPalmdale, CAWilsona ElementaryElementary46523.1%
28Manzanita ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary64420.7%
29Summerwind ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary56920.6%
30Golden Poppy ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary52520.3%
31Lake Los Angeles ElementaryPalmdale, CAKeppel Union ElementaryElementary53320.1%
32Daisy Gibson ElementaryPalmdale, CAKeppel Union ElementaryElementary71418.2%
33Yucca ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary49516.7%
34Tamarisk ElementaryPalmdale, CAPalmdale ElementaryElementary66412.8%
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