Located on Peonza Lane in the Rancho Vista neighborhood of the city of Palmdale, Rancho Vista Elementary School offers classes from universal pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. With approximately 800 students and 37 teachers, this public elementary school currently maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 21-to-1.
The student body, spiritedly called the Rancho Vista Rockets, can join several clubs and groups. They can seek a spot on the school’s Science Olympiad team and compete in over 23 events, including genetics, chemistry, earth science, physics and more. They can also compete as Mathletes, run for Student Council, or become a member of Dancing Feet, which is a ballroom dance team that competes against other teams in the Antelope Valley. while building self-confidence. They can also seek to improve their grades by applying to the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program and learn skills to better prep for college.
This accredited school nurtures its’ students by partaking in the Universal Meals Program, which means all students receive one free nutritious breakfast and lunch daily, and has been awarded California Distinguished Status by the California State Board of Education.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-6
40641 Peonza Ln,
Palmdale, CA
Westside Union Elementary School District
School Details
Head of School
Cathy Bennett
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.2%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
10.9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
12.4%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
847:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.1%
Female
45.8%
Hispanic
56.5%
White
20.7%
Black
13%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian
1.9%
Filipino
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/21/2025
Great school! My kids have had really good teachers.
8/3/2021
My grandkids have attended 3 years and came with in with some struggles but I’ve found every teacher and staff go above and beyond to help there students it’s teamwork not up to the teacher’s to teach kids how to respect other’s that my job . So with that being said I love this school and would high...
8/1/2019
Like many (public) schools in Southern California, this school suffers from "Ivory Tower Syndrome" (Google it). The faculty only cares about their paycheck and benefits because their leadership only focuses on moving up in their ranks instead of supporting their Direct Reports (actually doing their...
7/29/2019
By far the worst school my child has ever attended.
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Rancho Vista Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Palmdale, CA and is served by the Westside Union Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 907 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Rancho Vista Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $591,282. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland High School, Quartz Hill High School, Paraclete High School, and more. Learn more about what Palmdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rancho Vista Elementary School.