Public schools in Adelanto, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Adelanto, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,698
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Adelanto public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Adelanto, CA: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,698 students, an average of 642 per school. The largest campus is Adelanto High (2,247 students), and the largest elementary school is George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle (685).
Adelanto Elementary operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Adelanto campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Adelanto
Adelanto Elementary
Public school district
9 schools in Adelanto · 15 total
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Adelanto
Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Adelanto
Victor Valley Union High
Public school district
1 school in Adelanto · 11 total
Elementary schools in Adelanto
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelanto Elementary Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 267 | 23.2:1 | |
| Desert Trails Preparatory Academy Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 345 | 17.3:1 | |
| Donald F. Bradach Elementary Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 408 | 24:1 | |
| Eagle Ranch Elementary Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 535 | 23.8:1 | |
| El Mirage Adelanto Elementary | KG–08 | 128 | 21.1:1 | |
| George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle Adelanto Elementary · Magnet | KG–08 | 685 | 24.4:1 | |
| Theodore Vick Elementary Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 494 | 22.5:1 | |
| Victoria Magathan Elementary Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 551 | 23.9:1 | |
| Westside Park Elementary Adelanto Elementary | KG–05 | 481 | 22.4:1 |
Middle schools in Adelanto
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Middle Adelanto Elementary | 06–08 | 754 | 21.4:1 |
High schools in Adelanto
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelanto High Victor Valley Union High | 09–12 | 2,247 | 23.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Adelanto
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto District · Charter | KG–12 | 803 | 23.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.5%
- Hispanic69.7%
- Black17.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Adelanto schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,698 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Adelanto
How many public schools are in Adelanto, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Adelanto: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,698 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Adelanto?
Schools with an address in Adelanto belong to 4 education agencies, led by Adelanto Elementary (9 schools), Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District (1 school), Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Adelanto?
Adelanto High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Adelanto, with 2,247 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Adelanto?
Yes. 2 of the 12 public schools in Adelanto are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Desert Trails Preparatory Academy, Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Adelanto schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Adelanto public schools is 23.3:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Adelanto guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities