Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto

Taylion High Desert Academy serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade in Adelanto, a small high desert city in San Bernardino County where the pace is slower and the community is tight-knit, but families looking for strong academic outcomes may want to weigh their options carefully — the school's test scores currently sit in the bottom tier statewide across English, math, and science. That said, charter schools like this one can appeal to families seeking an alternative structure or a more personalized environment outside the traditional district setting, and Adelanto's proximity to Victorville offers access to a bit more in terms of shopping, services, and activities for growing families.