Public schools in Phelan, CA
10 open public schools with an address in Phelan, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,657
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Phelan public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Phelan, CA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,657 students, an average of 666 per school. The largest campus is Serrano High (2,163 students), and the largest elementary school is Baldy Mesa Elementary (985).
Snowline Joint Unified operates the most schools here (9), 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 21.6:1, similar to 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% 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 Phelan
Elementary schools in Phelan
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldy Mesa Elementary Snowline Joint Unified | KG–05 | 985 | 23.5:1 | |
| Heritage Snowline Joint Unified | KG–08 | 563 | 23.7:1 | |
| Phelan Elementary Snowline Joint Unified | KG–05 | 743 | 24:1 |
Middle schools in Phelan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon Mesa Middle Snowline Joint Unified | 06–08 | 835 | 21.5:1 | |
| Quail Valley Middle Snowline Joint Unified | 06–08 | 870 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Phelan
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High Snowline Joint Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 130 | 14.2:1 | |
| Eagle Summit Community Day Snowline Joint Unified · Alternative School | 06–12 | 24 | 7.9:1 | |
| Serrano High Snowline Joint Unified | 09–12 | 2,163 | 21.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Phelan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave River Academy - Marble City Mojave River Academy - Marble City District · Charter | KG–12 | 259 | 23.8:1 | |
| Snowline Academy Snowline Joint Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 85 | 19.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.7%
- Hispanic63.4%
- Black4.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Phelan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,657 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Phelan
How many public schools are in Phelan, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Phelan: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,657 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Phelan?
Schools with an address in Phelan belong to 2 education agencies, led by Snowline Joint Unified (9 schools), Mojave River Academy - Marble City 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 Phelan?
Serrano High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Phelan, with 2,163 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Phelan?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Phelan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mojave River Academy - Marble City. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Phelan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Phelan public schools is 21.6:1, similar to 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 Phelan 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