For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,074 students in Phelan, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Phelan, CA are Heritage, Eagle Summit Community Day and Wrightwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelan, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Phelan have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Phelan, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9542 Wilson Ranch Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2422
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2422
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Summit Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9258 Malpaso Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Wrightwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1175 State Highway 2
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 249-5828
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 249-5828
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Serrano High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9292 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3222
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 2,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
878 Mono Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-4424
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-4424
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Quail Valley Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10058 Arrowhead Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2623
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-2623
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Pinon Mesa Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9298 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3126
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3126
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Phelan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4167 Phelan Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3252
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-3252
Gr: K-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Baldy Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10376 Baldy Mesa Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 949-1232
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 949-1232
Gr: K-5 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Snowline Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9298 Sheep Creek Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-6277
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-6277
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Verde Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13403 Vista Verde Dr.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 662-5650
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 662-5650
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Chaparral High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9258 Malpaso Rd.
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Phelan, CA 92329
(760) 868-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Phelan, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Phelan, CA include Heritage, Eagle Summit Community Day and Wrightwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Phelan?
12 public schools are located in Phelan.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelan?
Phelan public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Phelan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Phelan include: Quail Valley Middle School vs. Pinon Mesa Middle School, Pinon Mesa Middle School vs. Quail Valley Middle School, Heritage vs. Pinon Mesa Middle School
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