Best Schools in Phelan, California
13 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Phelan by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Heritage
Elementary · Snowline Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Pinon Hills Elementary
Elementary · Snowline Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Wrightwood Elementary
Elementary · Snowline Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Phelan for 2026 are Heritage (7.5/10), Pinon Hills Elementary (6.1/10), and Wrightwood Elementary (5.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
12 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
13
12 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.5/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Phelan schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Phelan schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Phelan
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 13 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Pinon Hills Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Wrightwood Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Chaparral High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Phelan Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Serrano High | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Pinon Mesa Middle | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Baldy Mesa Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Snowline Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Vista Verde Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.2/10
9% of schools rated 7+
How Phelan compares
California rank
#566 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg (6.3)
Schools in this city
11
Snowline Joint Unified runs Phelan's public schools
12 public schools. Snowline Joint Unified is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Phelan is a Snowline Joint Unified school (12 of 12).
Among 11 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.5 to 7.5 — the spread is inside Phelan, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Phelan, California
Phelan, California is home to 13 schools, including 12 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
With an average rating of 5.2 out of 10, schools in Phelan show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Phelan is Heritage with a composite score of 7.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Phelan is served by 1 school district: Snowline Joint Unified. These districts collectively serve 7,967 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 552 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 534 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 338 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 |
| 4 | 695 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 |
| 5 | 960 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.1 |
| 6 | 726 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.0 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 812 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 866 students · 6th–8th | 3.5 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 152 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 2 | 2,170 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 3 | 24 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Kyriakos AcademyPrivate 7 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 137 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.3 |
Schools in Phelan
Phelan, California · 13 schools
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Common questions about schools in Phelan, California
How many schools are in Phelan, California?
Phelan has 13 schools, including 12 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Phelan, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Phelan is 5.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Phelan, California?
The top-ranked school in Phelan on MySchoolScout is Heritage with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Phelan, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Phelan on MySchoolScout is Heritage with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Phelan, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Phelan on MySchoolScout is Pinon Mesa Middle with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What is the best high school in Phelan, California?
The top-ranked high school in Phelan on MySchoolScout is Chaparral High with a composite score of 5.6/10.
How many school districts serve Phelan, California?
Phelan is served by 1 school district: Snowline Joint Unified.
Are there private schools in Phelan, California?
Yes, Phelan has 1 private school alongside 12 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Phelan, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Phelan is 20.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Phelan, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.