Public schools in Barstow, CA
14 open public schools with an address in Barstow, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,444
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Barstow public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Barstow, CA: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,444 students, an average of 496 per school. The largest campus is Barstow High (1,558 students), and the largest elementary school is Cameron Elementary (436).
Barstow Unified operates the most schools here (13), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 23.6:1, 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 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 Barstow
Elementary schools in Barstow
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow Fine Arts Academy Barstow Unified | KG–04 | 405 | 20.4:1 | |
| Cameron Elementary Barstow Unified | KG–06 | 436 | 24.2:1 | |
| Crestline Elementary Barstow Unified | KG–04 | 371 | 22:1 | |
| Henderson Elementary Barstow Unified | KG–04 | 398 | 23.6:1 | |
| Montara Elementary Barstow Unified | KG–04 | 403 | 23.9:1 | |
| Skyline North Elementary Barstow Unified | KG–04 | 322 | 23.2:1 |
Middle schools in Barstow
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow Intermediate Barstow Unified | 05–06 | 692 | 24.3:1 | |
| Barstow Junior High Barstow Unified | 05–08 | 646 | 20.8:1 | |
| Barstow STEM Academy Barstow Unified · Magnet | 05–08 | 454 | 30.3:1 |
High schools in Barstow
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow High Barstow Unified | 09–12 | 1,558 | 23.8:1 | |
| BUSD School of Opportunity Barstow Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 9 | 8.3:1 | |
| Central High (Continuation) Barstow Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 73 | 11.2:1 | |
| Independent Study Program Barstow Unified · Alternative School | 05–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Barstow
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain District · Charter | KG–12 | 677 | 25.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.4%
- Hispanic57.9%
- Black17.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial6.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Barstow schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,444 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Barstow
How many public schools are in Barstow, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Barstow: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,444 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Barstow?
Schools with an address in Barstow belong to 2 education agencies, led by Barstow Unified (13 schools), Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain 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 Barstow?
Barstow High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Barstow, with 1,558 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Barstow?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Barstow are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Barstow schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Barstow public schools is 23.6:1, 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 Barstow 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