Barstow STEM Academy

Barstow STEM Academy sits in the high desert town of Barstow, a close-knit community along the I-15 corridor where the pace is slower and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The school's STEM focus gives middle schoolers a hands-on, career-connected approach to learning that can stand out in a region where specialized programs are harder to come by. Families who want their kids engaged in science and technology pathways — and who appreciate the wide-open desert landscape and affordable living that Barstow offers — may find this a worthwhile fit for those critical upper-elementary and middle school years.