Desert Knolls Elementary
Apple Valley, CA · Apple Valley Unified · Grades K-6
5,037th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 11%▼ Declining
Desert Knolls Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Desert Knolls Elementary 5,037th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2015 to 11th in 2025 — declining.
Desert Knolls Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 295 students tested
Desert Knolls Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 584 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.6% | 58.9% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| White | 38.2% | 24.0% | ▼ 14.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.3% | 11.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 4.8% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Desert Knolls Elementary
Typical home value $456K in zip 92307 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Desert Knolls Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Sixth Street PrepVictor Elementary · 1.8 mi away · charter488th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 70% - 2Irwin Academy of Performing ArtsVictor Elementary · 1.9 mi away5,038th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 15% - 1Green Tree East ElementaryVictor Elementary · 2 mi away5,355th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 11% - 4Rio Vista School of Applied LearningApple Valley Unified · 2.3 mi away3,776th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 24% - 1Del Rey ElementaryVictor Elementary · 2.4 mi away5,457th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 12% - 1Puesta del Sol ElementaryVictor Elementary · 3 mi away5,491st of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 8% - 1Phoenix AcademyApple Valley Unified · 3.1 mi away5,511th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 8% - 4Sitting Bull AcademyApple Valley Unified · 3.4 mi away3,883rd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Desert Knolls Elementary in?
Desert Knolls Elementary is part of the Apple Valley Unified district in Apple Valley, California.
Is Desert Knolls Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desert Knolls Elementary 5,037th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Desert Knolls Elementary?
Hispanic 59%, White 24%, Black 11%, Two or more races 5% (584 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desert Knolls Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92307 is $456K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.