Best Schools in Victorville, California
47 schools · 28 Elementary · 3 Middle · 14 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Victorville?
Use this page to compare every school in Victorville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mountain View Montessori Charter
Elementary · Victor Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Sixth Street Prep
Elementary · Victor Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Excelsior Charter School Corona-norco
High · Excelsior Charter School Corona-norco District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Victorville for 2026 are Mountain View Montessori Charter (8.8/10), Sixth Street Prep (8.6/10), and Excelsior Charter School Corona-norco (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 38 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
47
36 public · 11 private
Avg Score
5.1
out of 10
Median Home
$347,300
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
47
36 public · 11 private
Avg Score
5.1
out of 10
Median Home
$347,300
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 8.6/10 despite 75% 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 Victorville schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Victorville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Victorville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (38 of 47). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain View Montessori Charter | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Sixth Street Prep | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Excelsior Charter School Corona-norco | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Gus Franklin Jr. | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Melva Davis Academy of Excellence | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Cobalt Institute of Math and Science | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Victor Valley Christian Schools | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | University Preparatory | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Adelanto Virtual Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Excelsior Charter | 7.2 / 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
- 5.1/10
- Median household income
- $71,496
- Median home value
- $347,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Avg commute
- 40 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 61%
26% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Victorville compares
California rank
#540 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.2
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$71k
72% of California median
Schools in this city
38
About Schools in Victorville, California
Victorville's public school system spans 36 ranked schools with an average rating of 5.8 out of 10, putting it in the middle tier among California cities of comparable size. Performance is uneven across the district — only 6 schools, or 17% of the total, score 7 or above on a 10-point scale. That spread matters for parents: where a child attends school in Victorville can make a meaningful difference in academic outcomes.
The strongest options sit at the elementary level. Sixth Street Prep leads the city with an 8.7 out of 10, the highest score among all 36 ranked schools. Mountain View Montessori Charter follows at 8.0, offering a structured Montessori curriculum for families who prefer that approach. Gus Franklin Jr. rounds out the top elementary tier at 7.8. All three clear the 7-point threshold that separates the city's top performers from its average schools, and all three are worth prioritizing in a school search.
The middle and high school landscape has fewer standout options but does include two schools above the 7-point mark. Melva Davis Academy of Excellence scores 7.6, making it the strongest rated middle school in the city. At the high school level, Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco earns a 7.4, giving families an above-average option for secondary education. Charter schools account for several of the city's top performers, so parents should pay attention to enrollment timelines, lottery deadlines, and attendance boundaries early in the process.
Practically speaking, parents researching Victorville should map their home address against the attendance zones for Sixth Street Prep and Mountain View Montessori Charter first, since both significantly outperform the city average. For middle school, Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is the clearest high-performing choice. The gap between Victorville's top 17% of schools and its remaining majority is wide enough that school selection deserves the same attention as neighborhood selection. Start the research early, confirm charter lottery dates, and use the 7-and-above threshold as a quick filter when comparing options.
Elementary Schools
28 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 236 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 228 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 549 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
| 4 | 82 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.4 |
| 5 | 694 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.8 |
| 6 | 706 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.7 |
| 7 | 913 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.6 |
| 8 | 693 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.4 |
| 9 | 712 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.0 |
| 10 | 872 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.7 |
Show all 28 elementary schools in Victorville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 798 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 891 students · 7th–8th | 3.6 |
| 3 | 726 students · 6th–8th | 2.8 |
High Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 132 students · 7th–12th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 1,111 students · 7th–12th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 1,141 students · 7th–12th | 7.5 |
| 4 | 2,120 students · 7th–12th | 7.2 |
| 5 | 106 students · 7th–12th | 6.1 |
| 6 | 1,042 students · 7th–12th | 6.0 |
| 7 | 108 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
| 8 | 2,171 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 |
| 9 | 2,169 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 |
| 10 | 180 students · 7th–12th | 4.6 |
Show all 14 high schools in Victorville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Valley Christian Schools
Private
219 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.9 |
| 2 | Bible Baptist Christian Academy
Private
54 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.4 |
Schools in Victorville
Victorville, California · 47 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$71,496
Median Home Value
$347,300
Median Rent
$1,611/mo
Population
152,905
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
61%
Avg Commute
40 min
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Community Profile
Victorville has a median household income of $71,496. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $347,300, with a median rent of $1,611/month. The area has a poverty rate of 19.2%. The average commute in the area is 40 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 28
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 14
- Other
- 2
Resources
School Districts (6)
Hesperia Unified
25 schools · 23,382 students
Adelanto Elementary
15 schools · 7,636 students
Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco District
1 school · 132 students
Excelsior Charter District
1 school · 2,120 students
Victor Valley Union High
11 schools · 11,568 students
Victor Elementary
19 schools · 12,402 students
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Victorville, California
How many schools are in Victorville, California?
Victorville has 47 schools, including 36 public and 11 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Victorville, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Victorville is 5.1 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 Victorville, California?
The top-ranked school in Victorville on MySchoolScout is Mountain View Montessori Charter with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Victorville, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Victorville on MySchoolScout is Mountain View Montessori Charter with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Victorville, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Victorville on MySchoolScout is Melva Davis Academy of Excellence with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Victorville, California?
The top-ranked high school in Victorville on MySchoolScout is Excelsior Charter School Corona-norco with a composite score of 8.5/10.
How many school districts serve Victorville, California?
Victorville is served by 6 school districts: Hesperia Unified, Adelanto Elementary, Excelsior Charter School Corona-norco District, Excelsior Charter District, Victor Valley Union High, Victor Elementary.
What is the education level in Victorville, California?
According to Census data, 14% of adults in Victorville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Victorville, California?
The median household income in Victorville is approximately $71,496 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Victorville, California?
Yes, Victorville has 11 private schools alongside 36 public schools. The top-rated private school is Victor Valley Christian Schools with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Victorville, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Victorville is 20.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Victorville, 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.