Best 93523 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,251 students in 93523, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 93523, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 93523 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 93523, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93523, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William A. Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Gr: K-2 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Irving L. Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1577 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Gr: 3-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Desert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Gr: 7-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93523, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93523?
3 public schools are located in 93523.
What is the racial composition of students in 93523?
93523 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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