For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 15,231 students in Apple Valley, CA (there are , serving 289 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Apple Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Apple Valley, CA are Academy For Academic Excellence, Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning and Vanguard Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apple Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Apple Valley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Apple Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Academic Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17500 Mana Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 946-5414
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 946-5414
Grades: K-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13590 Havasu Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-0280
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-0280
Grades: K-6
| 915 students
Rank: #33.
Vanguard Preparatory
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12951 Mesquite Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Grades: K-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #44.
Sitting Bull Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19445 Sitting Bull Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Grades: K-8
| 1,708 students
Rank: #55.
Apple Valley High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11837 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7206
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7206
Grades: 9-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #66.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22900 Esaws Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-2290
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-2290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,734 students
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23450 South Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 240-3332
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 240-3332
Grades: K-6
| 704 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18213 Symeron Dr.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-3441
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-3441
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: #99.
Rancho Verde Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14334 Pioneer Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2663
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2663
Grades: K-6
| 760 students
Rank: #1010.
Mariana Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Manhasset Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1111.
Yucca Loma Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21351 Yucca Loma Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2623
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2623
Grades: K-6
| 667 students
Rank: #1212.
High Desert Premier Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Grades: K-12
| 284 students
Rank: #1313.
Sandia Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21331 Sandia Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Grades: K-8
| 884 students
Rank: #1414.
Phoenix Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20700 Thunderbird Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Grades: K-8
| 1,171 students
Rank: n/an/a
12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-2052
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-2052
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Alternative School
12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Apple Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
High Desert Juvenile Detention And Assessment Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
21101 Dale Evans Pkwy.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-6708
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-6708
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
15552 Wichita Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-5883
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-5883
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
19445 Sitting Bull Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
20700 Thunderbird Rd
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Willow Park High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7267
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7267
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Apple Valley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Apple Valley, CA include Academy For Academic Excellence, Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning and Vanguard Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in Apple Valley?
16 public schools are located in Apple Valley.
What percentage of students in Apple Valley go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Apple Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Apple Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Apple Valley include: Granite Hills High School vs. Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley High School vs. Granite Hills High School, Vanguard Preparatory vs. Sitting Bull Academy
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