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Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 3300 East Palmdale Boulevard, Palmdale, CA 93550-5036

(661) 273-3680 · www.tpaa.org

4/10
#225
Rank 225 out of 337
Top 66%
English Language Arts4/10 · #211 · 38th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #223 · 34th percentile
Science5/10 · #201 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Palmdale Aerospace Academy is a K-12 charter school with a clear identity — it's built around aerospace and STEM education, which makes a lot of sense given that Palmdale sits in the Antelope Valley, home to Edwards Air Force Base and a long legacy of aviation and defense industry work. Families who are drawn to career-connected learning and want their kids immersed in that aerospace culture from an early age will find this school fits naturally into the community's DNA. The surrounding area is a more affordable slice of LA County with a suburban, high-desert feel — spacious, car-dependent, and a world away from the congestion of the basin — and for families rooted in the local aerospace or military community, this school can feel like a natural extension of the life they're already living.

Student Demographics

1,161 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
988 (85%)
African American
68 (6%)
White
49 (4%)
Asian
20 (2%)
Filipino
18 (2%)
Other
18 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners276 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged895 (77%)
Students with Disabilities159 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,259
Enrollment
98.6
Teachers (FTE)
22.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
11
Administrators (FTE)
35.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

93.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Griffins · CIF Southern Section

13
varsity sports
7 boys
6 girls
Basketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Golf (Boys)Soccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)Swimming & Diving (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #458 · 23rd percentile

33 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found