For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,246 students in Edwards, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Edwards, CA are William A. Bailey Elementary School, Irving L. Branch Elementary School and Desert Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Edwards have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Edwards, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William A. Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Gr: K-2 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Irving L. Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1577 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Gr: 3-6 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Desert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Gr: 7-12 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Edwards, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-6432
Gr: K-2 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Edwards, CA 93523
(661) 258-4411
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edwards, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Edwards, CA include William A. Bailey Elementary School, Irving L. Branch Elementary School and Desert Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Edwards?
3 public schools are located in Edwards.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards?
Edwards public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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