For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,193 students in Ridgecrest, CA (there are , serving 464 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Ridgecrest, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ridgecrest, CA are Burroughs High School, Gateway Elementary School and Las Flores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgecrest, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Ridgecrest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ridgecrest, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burroughs High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 East French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,518 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 South Gateway
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1850
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1850
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Las Flores Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 West Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1860
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1860
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
348 Rowe St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1840
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1840
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Faller Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 West Upjohn St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1690
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1690
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: #77.
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 South Downs St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-1010
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-1010
Grades: K-6
| 224 students
Rank: #88.
James Monroe Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 West Church St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1830
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1830
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #99.
Mesquite Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #1010.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
674 North Gold Canyon
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1670
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1670
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: n/an/a
1327 North Norma St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1703
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1703
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ridgecrest, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Ridgecrest, CA include Burroughs High School, Gateway Elementary School and Las Flores Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgecrest?
11 public schools are located in Ridgecrest.
What percentage of students in Ridgecrest go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Ridgecrest are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ridgecrest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ridgecrest include: James Monroe Middle School vs. Murray Middle School, Murray Middle School vs. James Monroe Middle School, Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci vs. Gateway Elementary School
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