The communities and local economy of the Antelope Valley are growing strong for a number of reasons, mainly affordability of housing. Antelope Valley residents enjoy a pleasing quality of life in these family-oriented communities; there are just so many choices for recreation, shopping and dining right around the corner. It’s been said that within these communities, one may realize the American dream. Public safety, health care, transportation, education, and recreation are all important priorities within the following communities.
City of Edwards
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Public Transportation:
Commercial Airports
Bob Hope Airport / Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (FAA ID: BUR)
2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank
818-840-8840
Los Angeles International Airport (FAA ID: LAX)
1 World Way, Los Angeles
310-646-5252
Ground
Amtrak 800-872-7245
Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) 661-945-9445
Palmdale connects to Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster, Little Rock, Quartz Hill, and Sun Village. Express buses to Los Angeles and West San Fernando Valley as well.
Greyhound 800-231-2222
Metrolink 800-371-5465
Connects to Burbank, Glendale, and Los Angeles
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL MED CENTER
1600 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
661-949-5000
LAC/HIGH DESERT HOSPITAL
44900 N 60TH ST W, Lancaster, CA 93534
661-945-8461
LANCASTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
43830 10th St. W., Lancaster, CA 93534
661-948-4781
Schools serving Acton & Agua Dulce:
Schools are grouped by school type. PLEASE NOTE: If there are more than 5 schools of any one type, only the first 5 schools will be displayed. For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend:
Muroc Joint Unified School District
District Office: 17100 FOOTHILL AVE, NORTH EDWARDS, CA 93523-3533
760-769-4821
Public Elementary Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Bailey Avenue Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 2nd
District: MUROC JT UNIF SCHOOL DISTRICT
1565 BAILEY AVE, EDWARDS, CA 93523-1513
661-258-6432
Branch Elementary School
Grade Span: 3rd to 6th
District: MUROC JT UNIF SCHOOL DISTRICT
1595 BAILEY AVE, EDWARDS, CA 93523-1513
661-258-4411
Public Middle Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Edwards Middle School
Grade Span: 6th to 8th
District: MUROC JT UNIF SCHOOL DISTRICT
1575 PAYNE AVE, EDWARDS, CA 93523-1301
661-258-4411
Public High Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Desert High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
District: MUROC JT UNIF SCHOOL DISTRICT
1575 PAYNE AVE, EDWARDS, CA 93523-1301
661-258-4411
Public Adule & Other Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Robert Mcgowan High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
District: MUROC JT UNIF SCHOOL DISTRICT
17100 FOOTHILL AVE, NORTH EDWARDS, CA 93523-3533
760-769-4333
Colleges/universities near Edwards
with over 2000 students
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 661-722-6300
3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536
about 31 miles from Edwards
CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE 760-384-6100
Indian Wells Valley: 3000 College Heights Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
about 50 miles from Edwards
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS 661-259-7800
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
about 93 miles from Edwards
CSU BAKERSFIELD 661-654-CSUB
9001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA. 93311-1022
about 81 miles from Edwards
CSU NORTHRIDGE 818-677-1200
Northridge at 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
about 96 miles from Edwards
LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE 818-364-7600
13356 Eldridge Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342
about 95 miles from Edwards
LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE 818-947-2600
5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401
about 102 miles from Edwards
PIERCE COLLEGE 818-719-6401
6201 Winnetka Ave. Woodland Hills, California 91371
about 105 miles from Edwards
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE 760-245-4271
18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, CA 92395-4271
about 50 miles from Edwards
Airforce Flight Test Center Museum
Closed to the general public, however there is still an opportunity for the public to visit the base through our public tours program. Please visit the Tours page for more information.
Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards is a closed base. If you do not have a military I.D. card, you must be employed on base as a civilian and have the appropriate identification or you must be sponsored on by someone who lives or works here.
Events Calendar:
click here for the Kern County Calendar of Events
October – Open House and Air Show
Community Relations Office
661-277-3517
Family Support Center
661-277-0723
Government – Base Operator
661-277-1110
Kern County Board of Supervisors
1115 Truxtun Ave., #502, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-868-3660
Kern County Animal Care and Control
661-824-4464
Kern County Sheriff’s Department
661-391-7500
Oasis Community Center
661-275-SWIM
