Joshua Hills Elementary
Palmdale, CA · Palmdale Elementary · Grades K-5
5,008th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Joshua Hills Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Joshua Hills Elementary 5,008th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2015 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Joshua Hills Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 313 students tested
Joshua Hills Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 559 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.7% | 80.9% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 16.0% | 12.3% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 5.7% | 3.0% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Joshua Hills Elementary
Typical home value $453K in zip 93550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Joshua Hills Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Barrel Springs ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 0.9 mi away2,622nd of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 37% - 3Innovations Academy of PalmdalePalmdale Elementary · 0.9 mi away4,190th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 25% - 2Desert Rose ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.1 mi away4,800th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 21% - 3Cimarron ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.5 mi away4,253rd of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 24% - 2Mesquite ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.6 mi away4,673rd of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 20% - 1Oak Tree Community DayPalmdale Elementary · 1.6 mi away5,658th of 5,659
ELA 2% · Math 2% - 1Yellen Learning CenterPalmdale Elementary · 2 mi away5,657th of 5,659
ELA 2% · Math 2% - 3Chaparral Prep AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 2.1 mi away4,473rd of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Joshua Hills Elementary in?
Joshua Hills Elementary is part of the Palmdale Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is Joshua Hills Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joshua Hills Elementary 5,008th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joshua Hills Elementary?
Hispanic 81%, Black 12%, White 3%, Two or more races 3% (559 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joshua Hills Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93550 is $453K 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.