For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,134 students in Helendale, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Helendale, CA are Helendale Elementary School, Riverview Middle School and Academy Of Careers And Exploration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helendale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Helendale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Helendale, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helendale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27274 Peach Tree Ln.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1204
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1204
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Careers And Exploration
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15350 Riverview Rd., Po Box 24
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Helendale, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Helendale, CA include Helendale Elementary School, Riverview Middle School and Academy Of Careers And Exploration.
How many public schools are located in Helendale?
4 public schools are located in Helendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Helendale?
Helendale public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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