For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 581 students in Needles, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Needles, CA are Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School, Needles Community Day and Vista Colorado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needles, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Needles have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Needles, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Mill Rd.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 858-4222
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 858-4222
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Needles Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Cibola St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Colorado Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2167
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2167
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Needles Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Needles, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Educational Training Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
600 Cibola St
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Grades: K-1
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Needles, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Needles, CA include Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School, Needles Community Day and Vista Colorado Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Needles?
4 public elementary schools are located in Needles.
What is the racial composition of students in Needles?
Needles public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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