Best Schools in Phelan, California
12 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 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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Chaparral High
High · Snowline Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Heritage
Elementary · Snowline Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Snowline Academy
Other · Snowline Joint Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Phelan for 2026 are Chaparral High (7.1/10), Heritage (6.7/10), and Snowline Academy (6.5/10), 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
12
in this city
Avg Score
4.6
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
12
in this city
Avg Score
4.6
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.1/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 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 (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaparral High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Heritage | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Snowline Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Serrano High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Wrightwood Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Pinon Mesa Middle | 4.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Quail Valley Middle | 3.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Vista Verde Elementary | 3.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Baldy Mesa Elementary | 3.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Phelan Elementary | 2.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.6/10
9% of schools rated 7+
How Phelan compares
California rank
#578 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.7
below California avg (6.3)
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Phelan, California
Phelan, California is home to 12 schools, including 12 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 4.6 out of 10, schools in Phelan show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Phelan is Chaparral High with a composite score of 7.1/10, 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 | 6.7 |
| 2 | 338 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
| 3 | 726 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.4 |
| 4 | 960 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.1 |
| 5 | 695 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.8 |
| 6 | 534 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.5 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 812 students · 6th–8th | 4.0 |
| 2 | 866 students · 6th–8th | 3.6 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 152 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 2,170 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 3 | 24 students · 6th–12th | — |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 137 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.5 |
Schools in Phelan
Phelan, California · 12 schools
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Common questions about schools in Phelan, California
How many schools are in Phelan, California?
Phelan has 12 schools, including 12 public and 0 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 4.6 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 Chaparral High with a composite score of 7.1/10.
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 6.7/10.
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 4.0/10.
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 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Phelan, California?
Phelan is served by 1 school district: Snowline Joint Unified.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Phelan, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Phelan is 21.8:1. 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.