Elementary schools in Ridgecrest, CA
8 elementary schools in Ridgecrest, CA, serving roughly 2,288 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
Top schools
- 5.1
Las Flores Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified · K-6
- 5.1
Faller Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified · K-6
- 5.1
Richmond Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified · K-6
- 4.8
Vieweg STEM Academy
Sierra Sands Unified · K-8
- 4.8
Spectrum Center Sierra Sands
Sierra Sands Unified · K-8 · Specialized
- 4.6
Gateway Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified · K-6
- 3.5
Pierce Academy of the Arts
Sierra Sands Unified · K-6
- 3.3
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, and Science
Kern County Office of Education · K-6 · Charter
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Common questions
How many elementary schools are in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest has 8 elementary schools serving roughly 2,288 students.
What counts as a "elementary" school?
Any school whose grade span includes grades K–5 (or P–5). K-8 schools appear under both elementary and middle.
Which is the highest-rated elementary school in Ridgecrest?
Las Flores Elementary currently has the highest SweetSpot score (5.1/10) among elementary schools in Ridgecrest.
How is the ranking computed?
By default, schools are ranked by SweetSpot's neutral baseline score — the mean of their academics, attendance, suspension rate, and teacher metrics. Tune your priorities to see a ranking calibrated to your family.
How is fit calculated for my family?
You pick which metrics matter and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom 0–10 fit score for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.