For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 788 students in Edwards, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edwards, CA are William A. Bailey Elementary School and Irving L. Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edwards have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Edwards, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William A. Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Gr: K-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Irving L. Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1577 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Gr: 3-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Edwards, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Gr: K-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Edwards, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edwards, CA include William A. Bailey Elementary School and Irving L. Branch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edwards?
2 public elementary schools are located in Edwards.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards?
Edwards public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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