For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,233 students in Twentynine Palms, CA (there are , serving 84 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Twentynine Palms, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Twentynine Palms, CA are Condor Elementary School, Friendly Hills Elementary School and Morongo Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Twentynine Palms, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Twentynine Palms have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Twentynine Palms, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Condor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2551 Condor Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-0750
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-0750
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Friendly Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7252 Sunny Vista Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-3812
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-3812
Grades: K-6
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Morongo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10951 Hess Blvd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 363-6216
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 363-6216
Grades: K-6
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Twentynine Palms Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74350 Playa Vista
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3545
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3545
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Yucca Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3380 Avalon Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1777
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1777
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #66.
Twentynine Palms High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72750 Wildcat Way
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9591
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9591
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #77.
Onaga Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58001 Onaga
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6333
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6333
Grades: K-6
| 622 students
Rank: #88.
Yucca Valley High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Sage Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3391
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 1,271 students
Rank: #99.
Yucca Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Hopi Trail
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3381
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3381
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #1010.
Joshua Tree Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6051 Sunburst Dr.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-8459
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-8459
Grades: K-6
| 260 students
Rank: #1111.
La Contenta Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7050 La Contenta Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802
Grades: 7-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1212.
Twentynine Palms Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5798 Utah Trail
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9507
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9507
Grades: 7-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
73175 El Paseo
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3595
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3595
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #1414.
Black Rock Alternative/continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
59273 Sunnyslope
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6310
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6310
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1515.
Palm Vista Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
74350 Baseline
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7538
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7538
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
5715 Utah Trail
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9191
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Twentynine Palms, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Monument Alternativecontinuation High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
72700 Hatch Rd
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7273
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7273
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Twentynine Palms, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Twentynine Palms, CA include Condor Elementary School, Friendly Hills Elementary School and Morongo Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Twentynine Palms?
16 public schools are located in Twentynine Palms.
What percentage of students in Twentynine Palms go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Twentynine Palms are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Twentynine Palms?
Twentynine Palms public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Twentynine Palms are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Twentynine Palms include: Twentynine Palms High School vs. Yucca Valley High School, Yucca Valley High School vs. Twentynine Palms High School, Joshua Tree Elementary School vs. Friendly Hills Elementary School
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