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Apple Valley Unified School District (2026) - Apple Valley, CA

Apple Valley Unified School District

12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308-7256
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Apple Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 13,613 students in Apple Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Apple Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
13,613 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
594 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Apple Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1618 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1594 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
34%
29%
47%
18%
29%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
61%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,655 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,069 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$200 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,655
$20,100
Spending / Student
$12,069
$18,511

Best Apple Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13590 Havasu Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-0280
Gr: K-6 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Preparatory
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12951 Mesquite Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Gr: K-8 | 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Sitting Bull Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19445 Sitting Bull Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Gr: K-8 | 1,695 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22900 Esaws Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23450 South Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 240-3332
Gr: K-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Apple Valley High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11837 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7206
Gr: 9-12 | 2,211 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Desert Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18213 Symeron Dr.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-3441
Gr: K-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Yucca Loma Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21351 Yucca Loma Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2623
Gr: K-6 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Rancho Verde Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14334 Pioneer Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2663
Gr: K-6 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Mariana Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10601 Manhasset Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Gr: K-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
High Desert Premier Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Gr: K-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Sandia Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21331 Sandia Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Gr: K-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20700 Thunderbird Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Gr: K-8 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-2052
Rank: n/an/a
Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Alternative School
12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Gr: K-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Apple Valley Unified School District?
Apple Valley Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 13,613 students.
What is the rank of Apple Valley Unified School District?
Apple Valley Unified School District is ranked #1618 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Apple Valley Unified School District?
61% of Apple Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Apple Valley Unified School District?
Apple Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Apple Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,069 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 13,613 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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