Joshua Elementary
Lancaster, CA · Lancaster Elementary · Grades K-6
5,610th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Joshua Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joshua Elementary 5,610th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2015 to 1th in 2025.
Joshua Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 336 students tested
Joshua Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 574 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 37.7% | 37.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 9.2% | 26.1% | ▲ 16.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 48.7% | 24.2% | ▼ 24.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 6.1% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Joshua Elementary
Typical home value $432K in zip 93535 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Joshua Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1iLEAD Lancaster CharterLancaster Elementary · 0.6 mi away · charter5,353rd of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 1El Dorado ElementaryLancaster Elementary · 0.8 mi away5,287th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 18% - 1Sierra ElementaryLancaster Elementary · 0.9 mi away5,395th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 9% - 1Jack Northrop ElementaryLancaster Elementary · 1 mi away5,222nd of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 13% - –Early LearningLancaster Elementary · 1 mi away
- –Promise AcademyLancaster Elementary · 1.2 mi away
- 1Linda Verde Dual Language AcademyLancaster Elementary · 1.3 mi away5,384th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 2Lincoln ElementaryLancaster Elementary · 1.4 mi away4,818th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joshua Elementary in?
Joshua Elementary is part of the Lancaster Elementary district in Lancaster, California.
Is Joshua Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joshua Elementary 5,610th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joshua Elementary?
Black 38%, White 26%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 6% (574 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joshua Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93535 is $432K 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.