For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 195 students in Lake Hughes, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Lake Hughes, CA is Hughes-elizabeth Lakes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Hughes, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lake Hughes have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Hughes, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hughes-elizabeth Lakes
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16633 Elizabeth Lake Rd.
Lake Hughes, CA 93532
(661) 724-1231
Lake Hughes, CA 93532
(661) 724-1231
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Hughes, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Hughes, CA include Hughes-elizabeth Lakes.
How many public schools are located in Lake Hughes?
1 public schools are located in Lake Hughes.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Hughes?
Lake Hughes public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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