Lime Street Elementary

Lime Street Elementary sits in Hesperia, a sprawling high desert community in San Bernardino County where wide open spaces and mountain views come with a more affordable cost of living than much of Southern California. The school serves families in a working-class neighborhood, and while academics present real challenges — with math and English scores in the single-digit percentiles statewide — it's part of a district that's actively working to support students who need extra help. Families who are engaged and looking to supplement their child's education at home will want to factor in those academic realities as they weigh their options in the area.