Public schools in Yucca Valley, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Yucca Valley, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,469
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Yucca Valley public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Yucca Valley, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,469 students, an average of 578 per school. The largest campus is Yucca Valley High (1,168 students), and the largest elementary school is Onaga Elementary (586).
Every listed school belongs to Morongo Unified. 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% 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 Yucca Valley
Elementary schools in Yucca Valley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onaga Elementary Morongo Unified | KG–06 | 586 | 22.6:1 | |
| Yucca Mesa Elementary Morongo Unified | KG–06 | 401 | 22.7:1 | |
| Yucca Valley Elementary Morongo Unified | KG–06 | 545 | 23.9:1 |
Middle schools in Yucca Valley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Contenta Middle Morongo Unified | 07–08 | 647 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Yucca Valley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Alternative/Continuation Morongo Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 122 | 10.7:1 | |
| Yucca Valley High Morongo Unified | 09–12 | 1,168 | 20.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.4%
- Hispanic40.9%
- Black4.7%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Yucca Valley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,469 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Yucca Valley
How many public schools are in Yucca Valley, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Yucca Valley: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,469 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Yucca Valley?
All listed public schools with an address in Yucca Valley belong to Morongo Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Yucca Valley?
Yucca Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Yucca Valley, with 1,168 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Yucca Valley?
No school with an address in Yucca Valley is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Yucca Valley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley 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