Tamarisk Elementary
Palmdale, CA · Palmdale Elementary · Grades K-5
5,584th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Tamarisk Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Tamarisk Elementary 5,584th 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 2th in 2015 to 1th in 2025.
Tamarisk Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 346 students tested
Tamarisk Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 738 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2014
| Group | Trend | 2014 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.2% | 73.6% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| Black | 30.2% | 19.6% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| White | 3.3% | 3.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Tamarisk Elementary
Typical home value $453K in zip 93550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Tamarisk Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Jack Northrop ElementaryLancaster Elementary · 2 mi away5,222nd of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 1iLEAD Lancaster CharterLancaster Elementary · 2.3 mi away · charter5,353rd of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 2Lincoln ElementaryLancaster Elementary · 2.6 mi away4,818th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 21% - –Promise AcademyLancaster Elementary · 2.6 mi away
- 1Columbia ElementaryEastside Union Elementary · 2.9 mi away5,155th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 17% - 1Joshua ElementaryLancaster Elementary · 2.9 mi away5,610th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 4% - 1Enterprise ElementaryEastside Union Elementary · 3 mi away5,361st of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 16% - 1El Dorado ElementaryLancaster Elementary · 3.4 mi away5,287th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tamarisk Elementary in?
Tamarisk Elementary is part of the Palmdale Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is Tamarisk Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tamarisk Elementary 5,584th 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 Tamarisk Elementary?
Hispanic 74%, Black 20%, White 4%, Two or more races 2% (738 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tamarisk 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.