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K–12 schools

Schools in Lancaster

Public elementary, middle and high schools from the 2023–24 directory in Lancaster, with grades, enrollment, student–teacher ratios, districts and links to school calendars.

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Districts

School districts

The districts that run public schools in this city, with their school calendars below.

Calendars

School calendars

No-school days, breaks, early release and events from each district’s public calendar.

All days off

Next day off: Wed, Oct 21 · Parent Conference (No School) · All days off

Lancaster Elementary District calendar

Key dates

  1. Parent Conference (No School)Wednesday · All dayKey date
  2. Parent Conference (Early Release)Thursday · All dayKey date
  3. Thanksgiving BreakMonday · Nov 23 – Nov 27Key date
  4. Early ReleaseFriday · All dayKey date
  5. Winter BreakMonday · Dec 21 – Jan 8Key date
  6. Staff Development (No School)Friday · All dayKey date

Coming up

  1. End of Reporting PeriodFriday · All day
  2. AV Alta GameSaturday · 5:30 PM
  3. Cross Country Meet -- All 8th GradersWednesday · 3:30 PM · Tierra Bonita Park, 44910 27th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535, USA
  4. Latino Knowledge BowlWednesday · 5:00 PM · Park View Educational Complex, 44327 Fig Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534, USA
  5. Latino Knowledge BowlThursday · 5:00 PM · Park View Educational Complex, 44327 Fig Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534, USA
  6. Board MeetingTuesday · 5:00 PM · Park View Educational Complex, 44327 Fig Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534, USA
  7. Report Cards MailedFriday · All day
  8. Cross Country League Finals -- All 8th Grade BoysMonday · 2:30 PM · West Lancaster Little League - Park View Fields, 44190 Hardwood Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534, USA
  9. Cross Country League Finals -- All 8th Grade GirlsMonday · 3:00 PM · West Lancaster Little League - Park View Fields, 44190 Hardwood Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534, USA
  10. Cross Country League Finals -- All 7th Grade BoysMonday · 3:30 PM · West Lancaster Little League - Park View Fields, 44190 Hardwood Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534, USA

Last checked Oct 9, 2026, 9:02 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

Next day off: Mon, Oct 12 · Pupil Free Day - No School · All days off

Eastside Union Elementary District calendar

Key dates

  1. Pupil Free Day - No SchoolMonday · All dayKey date
  2. Parent Conferences - Pupil Free DayFriday · All dayKey date

Coming up

  1. DELAC MeetingThursday · 9:00 AM · District Office Room 106
  2. EUSD Regular Board MeetingWednesday · 5:00 PM · EUSD Board Room, 45006 30th St E Lancaster, CA 93535
  3. Parent UniversityFriday · 8:30 AM · Eastside Elementary School, MPR
  4. EUSD Regular Board MeetingWednesday · 5:00 PM · EUSD Board Room, 45006 30th St E Lancaster, CA 93535

Last checked Oct 9, 2026, 9:02 AM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.

26 schools

Elementary schools

Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.

K–6Columbia Elementary678 students · 24.2 per teacher2640 East Avenue J-4K–8Del Sur Senior Elementary758 students · 27.1 per teacher9023 West Ave. HK–6Desert View Elementary718 students · 25.6 per teacher1555 West Avenue H-10K–5Discovery699 students · 25.9 per teacher44910 17th St. EastK–8Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning Center9 students · 9 per teacher45006 North 30th St. EastK–5El Dorado Elementary742 students · 25.6 per teacher361 East PonderaK–6Enterprise Elementary623 students · 23.1 per teacher3730 East Ave. J-4K–5Jack Northrop Elementary658 students · 26.3 per teacher835 East Avenue K-4K–6John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary652 students · 25.1 per teacher43420 22nd St. WestK–5Joshua Elementary574 students · 27.3 per teacher43926 North Second St. EastK–8 · CharterLife Source International Charter210 students · 30 per teacher44339 Beech Ave.K–5Lincoln Elementary702 students · 26 per teacher44021 15th St. EastK–8Linda Verde Elementary638 students · 26.6 per teacher44924 North Fifth St. EastK–6Mariposa Elementary732 students · 26.1 per teacher737 West Avenue H-6K–5Monte Vista Elementary792 students · 25.5 per teacher1235 West Kettering St.K–5Nancy Cory Elementary715 students · 26.5 per teacher3540 West Ave. K-4K–8Promise Academy46 students · 7.7 per teacher1331 East Ave. J-8K–8Rise10 students · 5 per teacher44231 Fig Ave.K–5Sierra Elementary711 students · 28.4 per teacher747 West Avenue J-12K–6Sundown Elementary889 students · 26.9 per teacher6151 West Ave. J-8K–6Sunnydale Elementary504 students · 26.5 per teacher1233 West Avenue J-8K–8The Leadership Academy39 students · 13 per teacher44310 Hardwood Ave.K–6Tierra Bonita Elementary668 students · 25.7 per teacher44820 North 27th St. EastK–6Valley View Elementary682 students · 25.3 per teacher3310 West Ave. L-8K–5West Wind Elementary777 students · 25.9 per teacher44044 36th St. WestK–8 · CharteriLEAD Lancaster Charter795 students · 27.4 per teacher254 East Avenue K-4
6 schools

Middle and junior high schools

Grades six through eight, roughly.

6–8Amargosa Creek Middle954 students · 21.2 per teacher44333 27th St. West6–8Endeavour Middle780 students · 22.3 per teacher43755 45th St. West6–8Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering419 students · 38.1 per teacher831 East Ave. K-27–8Gifford C. Cole Middle687 students · 19.1 per teacher3126 East Avenue I6–8New Vista Middle938 students · 21.8 per teacher753 East Avenue K-26–8Piute Middle767 students · 19.7 per teacher425 East Avenue H-11
11 schools

High schools

Grades nine through twelve.

6–12 · CharterAcademies of the Antelope Valley668 students · 22.3 per teacher6300 West Avenue L9–12Antelope Valley High1,512 students · 21.9 per teacher44900 North Division St.8–12 · CharterAssurance Learning Academy3,111 students · 27.1 per teacher43145 Business Center Ste. 102-1038–12 · CharterDesert Sands Charter690 students · 19.2 per teacher44130 20th St. West9–12Desert Winds Continuation High623 students · 23.1 per teacher415 East Kettering St.9–12Eastside High2,592 students · 24.7 per teacher3200 East Ave. J-89–12 · CharterEmpower Generations84 students · 21 per teacher44236 10th St. W. Ste. 1059–12Lancaster High2,697 students · 25 per teacher44701 32nd St. West9–12Phoenix High Community Day43 students · 7.2 per teacher228 East Ave. H89–12Quartz Hill High3,170 students · 26.4 per teacher6040 West Avenue L9–12SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)646 students · 30.8 per teacher3041 West Avenue K
7 schools

Private schools

Independent and religious schools, from the U.S. Department of Education’s Private School Survey (2023–24).

Grades K–6 · NonsectarianEmpowered Church International/ Learning Academy51 studentsGrades Pre-K–3 · Christian (no specific denomination)Noah's Ark - Hope Chapel Christian Academy40 studentsGrades 9–12 · Roman CatholicParaclete High School582 studentsGrades K–9 · Seventh-day AdventistAntelope Valley Adventist School53 studentsGrades K–12 · Christian (no specific denomination)Desert Christian Schools1,084 studentsGrades Pre-K–12 · BaptistLancaster Baptist School386 studentsGrades K–8 · Roman CatholicSacred Heart Elementary School223 students
Questions

Schools in Lancaster: questions

How many public schools are in Lancaster?

43 public schools are located in Lancaster, with about 35,402 students: 26 elementary schools, 6 middle and junior high schools, 11 high schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education, 2023–24.

What school districts serve Lancaster?

Lancaster Elementary District (22 schools); Antelope Valley Union High School District (8 schools); Eastside Union Elementary District (5 schools); Westside Union Elementary District (3 schools); Desert Sands Charter (1 school); Empower Generations School District (1 school); iLEAD Lancaster Charter (1 school); Life Source International Charter (1 school); Assurance Learning Academy (1 school).

What is the largest high school in Lancaster?

Quartz Hill High, with 3,170 students.

Where can I find school calendars for Lancaster?

Each district’s website has its calendar, including the first day of school, breaks and early-release days. The district list on this page links to each one.

What private schools are in Lancaster?

7 private schools recorded in the NCES 2023–24 survey: Desert Christian Schools (grades K–12, Christian (no specific denomination)); Paraclete High School (grades 9–12, Roman Catholic); Lancaster Baptist School (grades Pre-K–12, Baptist); Sacred Heart Elementary School (grades K–8, Roman Catholic); Antelope Valley Adventist School (grades K–9, Seventh-day Adventist) and more.

Public school data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data (2023–24 directory; enrollment and teachers as reported to NCES). Private schools: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24); schools located in a private home are not listed. These are historical survey records, not confirmation of current operation. Confirm current location and admissions with each school, and enrollment boundaries with the district.

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