Pierce Academy of the Arts
Ridgecrest, CA · Sierra Sands Unified · Magnet · Grades K-6
4,016th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
Pierce Academy of the Arts ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pierce Academy of the Arts 4,016th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2015 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
Pierce Academy of the Arts test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 150 students tested
Pierce Academy of the Arts students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 318 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.2% | 39.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 51.5% | 32.7% | ▼ 18.8 pts | |
| Black | 6.2% | 18.6% | ▲ 12.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 6.3% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Pierce Academy of the Arts
Typical home value $270K in zip 93555 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Pierce Academy of the Arts
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Vieweg STEM AcademySierra Sands Unified · 0.8 mi away
- 6Gateway ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away2,826th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 38% - 6Richmond ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 1.3 mi away2,492nd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 38% - 7Las Flores ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 1.5 mi away2,116th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 47% - –Sierra Vista Education CenterSierra Sands Unified · 1.7 mi away
- 2Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, and ScienceKern County Office of Education · 1.9 mi away · charter5,002nd of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 23% - 5Faller ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 2.7 mi away3,356th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 32% - 6Inyokern ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 8.9 mi away2,577th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pierce Academy of the Arts in?
Pierce Academy of the Arts is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district in Ridgecrest, California.
Is Pierce Academy of the Arts a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pierce Academy of the Arts 4,016th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pierce Academy of the Arts?
Hispanic 39%, White 33%, Black 19%, Two or more races 6% (318 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pierce Academy of the Arts cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93555 is $270K 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.