For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 659 students in Helendale, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Helendale, CA are Helendale Elementary School and Independence Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helendale, 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 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Helendale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Helendale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helendale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27274 Peach Tree Ln.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1204
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1204
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Independence Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15350 Riverview Rd., Po Box 24
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Helendale, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Helendale, CA include Helendale Elementary School and Independence Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Helendale?
2 public elementary schools are located in Helendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Helendale?
Helendale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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