The Antelope Valley is served by the Antelope Valley Union High School District (grades 9 to 12 across Palmdale, Lancaster and Quartz Hill) and several elementary districts: Westside Union (west Lancaster, Quartz Hill, west Palmdale), Palmdale School District, Lancaster School District, Eastside Union, Keppel Union (Littlerock), Wilsona (Lake LA), Acton-Agua Dulce Unified, and Southern Kern Unified (Rosamond). The most requested options are Westside Union schools, Quartz Hill High, SOAR High School (early college at AV College), Palmdale Aerospace Academy and several charters. On Niche's 2027 rankings the top-rated AV schools include SOAR High School (A+, also 10/10 on GreatSchools), Paraclete High School (A), Gregg Anderson Academy (B+), Academies of the Antelope Valley (B+), Quartz Hill High School (B+) and Cottonwood Elementary (B+); Westside Union schools appear repeatedly near the top. Beyond Estates checks exact boundaries for any address. Call (661) 441-3706.
Districts by area
| Area | Elementary / middle | High school |
|---|---|---|
| West Lancaster, Quartz Hill, West Palmdale (parts) | Westside Union SD | AV Union HSD (Quartz Hill HS, Lancaster HS, others by boundary) |
| Palmdale | Palmdale SD | AV Union HSD (Palmdale HS, Highland HS, Knight HS) |
| Lancaster | Lancaster SD | AV Union HSD (Lancaster HS, Antelope Valley HS, Eastside HS) |
| East Lancaster | Eastside Union SD | AV Union HSD |
| Littlerock, Pearblossom | Keppel Union SD | AV Union HSD |
| Lake Los Angeles | Wilsona SD | AV Union HSD |
| Acton, Agua Dulce | Acton-Agua Dulce Unified (Vasquez HS) | |
| Rosamond | Southern Kern Unified (Rosamond HS) | |
Most requested schools and programs
- Westside Union SD elementary and middle schools in Quartz Hill and west Lancaster.
- Quartz Hill High School.
- SOAR High School, an early-college program on the Antelope Valley College campus.
- Palmdale Aerospace Academy, a STEM charter.
- Lancaster's Antelope Valley High and Palmdale's Highland High for specific academies and athletics.
- Charters and private options including Guidance Charter, iLEAD, Desert Christian and Paraclete High School.
On Niche's 2027 rankings the top-rated AV schools include SOAR High School (A+, also 10/10 on GreatSchools), Paraclete High School (A), Gregg Anderson Academy (B+), Academies of the Antelope Valley (B+), Quartz Hill High School (B+) and Cottonwood Elementary (B+); Westside Union schools appear repeatedly near the top.
How boundaries affect your purchase
Westside Union boundaries drive a measurable premium in west Lancaster and Quartz Hill. Boundaries do not follow city lines or ZIP codes neatly; two homes a street apart can feed different schools. We verify the assigned schools for any address before you offer, and we never guarantee enrollment, since districts can change boundaries and run lotteries for programs of choice.
Last updated 2026-10-20 · About Charly · (661) 441-3706
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school district in the Antelope Valley?
Westside Union School District (west Lancaster, Quartz Hill and parts of west Palmdale) is the most requested elementary and middle district; AV Union HSD serves high schools across the valley, with Quartz Hill High and SOAR among the most requested.
Which high school district serves Palmdale?
Antelope Valley Union High School District serves Palmdale, Lancaster, Quartz Hill, Littlerock and Lake Los Angeles.
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