Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain

Mojave River Academy's Silver Mountain campus is a charter option serving the high desert communities in and around Barstow, offering a K-12 pathway under one roof that can be appealing for families looking for an alternative to traditional public schools in this remote stretch of San Bernardino County. The school's English scores show more promise than its math and science performance, which currently lag behind most of the state — something worth weighing carefully for families prioritizing strong academic outcomes. Barstow itself is a working-class railroad and military town along Interstate 15, with a tight-knit desert community feel, and families here often have limited local school options, making charter alternatives like this one a meaningful choice even when the numbers leave room for growth.