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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-8

Vanguard Preparatory

Apple Valley Unified · San Bernardino County · 12951 Mesquite Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308-5433

(760) 961-1066

4/10
#3732
Rank 3732 out of 5,722
Top 65%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3567 · 38th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4350 · 24th percentile
Science6/10 · #2703 · 52nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Apple Valley sits out in the high desert east of Los Angeles, where the sprawling landscape and small-town feel attract families looking for more space and a quieter pace than the crowded Inland Empire cities closer to the coast. Vanguard Preparatory draws families who are drawn to the charter school model and want a structured, college-prep-minded environment starting in the early grades, though its academic scores suggest there's still room to grow — particularly in math. For families already rooted in the Apple Valley community and looking for a K-8 option with a focused mission, it can be a reasonable fit, especially if the school's culture and values align with what they're looking for at home.

Student Demographics

797 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
490 (61%)
White
254 (32%)
Multiple Races
24 (3%)
African American
21 (3%)
Other
8 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners77 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged567 (71%)
Students with Disabilities58 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,153
Enrollment
50.7
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
26.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

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 Programs2/10 · #5329 · 12th percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.