For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,086 students in 92277, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 81 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 92277, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92277, CA are Condor Elementary School, Friendly Hills Elementary School and Morongo Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92277 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92277, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92277, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Condor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2551 Condor Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-0750
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-0750
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Friendly Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7252 Sunny Vista Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-3812
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-3812
Gr: K-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Morongo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10951 Hess Blvd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 363-6216
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 363-6216
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Twentynine Palms Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74350 Playa Vista
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3545
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3545
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Yucca Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3380 Avalon Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1777
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1777
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Twentynine Palms High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72750 Wildcat Way
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9591
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9591
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Onaga Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58001 Onaga
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6333
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6333
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Yucca Valley High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Sage Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3391
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Yucca Valley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Hopi Trail
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3381
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3381
Gr: K-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Twentynine Palms Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5798 Utah Trail
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9507
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9507
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Joshua Tree Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Sunburst Ave
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-8459
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-8459
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
La Contenta Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7050 La Contenta Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802
Gr: 7-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73175 El Paseo
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3595
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3595
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Palm Vista Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
74350 Baseline
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7538
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7538
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Black Rock Alternative/continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
59273 Sunnyslope
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6310
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6310
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 92277, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92277, CA include Condor Elementary School, Friendly Hills Elementary School and Morongo Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92277?
16 public schools are located in 92277.
What percentage of students in 92277 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 92277 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92277?
92277 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
