Pierce Academy of the Arts
Ridgecrest, CA · Sierra Sands Unified
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades K-6 · Rural, fringe
4,016th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
674 North Gold Canyon, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1670Official website ↗NCES ID 063680006239Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 150 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 318 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.5% | 39.0% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 43.6% | 32.7% | ▼ 10.9 pts | |
| Black | 7.5% | 18.6% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 6.3% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.6% | 0.6% | ▼ 3.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $270K in zip 93555 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Pierce Academy of the Arts
- –Vieweg STEM AcademySierra Sands Unified · 0.8 mi awayCompare
- #2826Gateway ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away2,826th of 5,659
ELA 41% ▲11 · Math 38% ▲8Compare - #2492Richmond ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 1.3 mi away2,492nd of 5,659
ELA 49% ▲19 · Math 38% ▲8Compare - #2116Las Flores ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 1.5 mi away2,116th of 5,659
ELA 49% ▲19 · Math 47% ▲17Compare - –Sierra Vista Education CenterSierra Sands Unified · 1.7 mi awayCompare
- #5002Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, and ScienceKern County Office of Education · 1.9 mi away · charter5,002nd of 5,659
ELA 19% ▼11 · Math 23% ▼7Compare - #3356Faller ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 2.7 mi away3,356th of 5,659
ELA 38% ▲8 · Math 32% ▲2Compare - #2577Inyokern ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 8.9 mi away2,577th of 5,659
ELA 48% ▲18 · Math 38% ▲8Compare
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.