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 Palmdale
website : cityofpalmdale.org
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.
County of LA Beach Bus (to Santa Monica) 888-769-1122
Greyhound 800-231-2222
Metrolink 800-371-5465
Connects to Burbank, Glendale, and Los Angeles
Palmdale Transportation Center
39000 Clock Tower Plaza Dr, Palmdale, CA 93550
Santa Clarita Transit 661-294-1287
PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
38600 Medical Center Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551
661-382-5000
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 Palmdale:
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.
Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend:
Antelope Valley Union H S District
District Office: 44811 SIERRA HWY, LANCASTER, CA 93534-3226
661-948-7655
Palmdale School District
District Office: 39139 10TH ST E, PALMDALE, CA 93550-3419
661-947-7191
Westside Union School District
District Office: 41914 50TH ST W, QUARTZ HILL, CA 93536-2963
661-948-2669
Public Elementary Schools
Anaverde Hills School
Grade Span: K to 8th
District: WESTSIDE UNION ELEM SCH DIST
39360 SUMMERWIND DR, PALMDALE, CA 93551-4082
661-575-9923
Barrel Springs Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 5th
District: PALMDALE ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
3636 PONDEROSA WAY, PALMDALE, CA 93550-8441
661-285-9270
Buena Vista Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 8th
District: PALMDALE ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
37005 HILLCREST DR, PALMDALE, CA 93552-5347
661-285-4158
Chaparral Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 6th
District: PALMDALE ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
37500 50TH ST E, PALMDALE, CA 93552-4517
661-285-9777
Cottonwood Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 6th
District: WESTSIDE UNION ELEM SCH DIST
2740 W AVENUE P8, PALMDALE, CA 93551-1543
661-267-2825
Public High Schools
Desert Sands Charter High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
District: ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION H S DIST
3030 E PALMDALE BLVD STE G, PALMDALE, CA 93550-5046
661-618-5583
Highland High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
District: ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION H S DIST
39055 25TH ST W, PALMDALE, CA 93551-4164
661-538-0304
Knight High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
District: ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION H S DIST
37423 70TH ST E, PALMDALE, CA 93552-4800
661-533-9000
Opp For Lrng Plmdle 1 Charter School
Grade Span: 7th to 12th
District: WILLIAM S HART UNION H S D
2505 E PALMDALE BLVD STE H, PALMDALE, CA 93550-4951
661-265-1957
Opp For Lrng Plmdle 2 Charter School
Grade Span: 7th to 12th
District: WILLIAM S HART UNION H S D
270 E PALMDALE BLVD, PALMDALE, CA 93550-4515
661-265-7451
Public Adult & Other Schools
Oak Tree Learning Center
Grade Span: 4th to 8th ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
District: PALMDALE ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
39139 10TH ST E, PALMDALE, CA 93550-3419
661-273-2439
Pueblo Learning Center
Grade Span: K to 8th ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
District: PALMDALE ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
37212 47TH ST E, PALMDALE, CA 93552-4421
661-456-3022
R O P Vocational School
Grade Span: 1 Year College to 1 Year College
VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
District: ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION H S DIST
1156 E AVENUE S, PALMDALE, CA 93550-6105
661-575-1010
R REX PARRIS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
District: ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION H S DIST
38801 CLOCK TOWER PLAZA DR, PALMDALE, CA 93550
661-944-6510
Private Schools
Mountain View Community School
Grade Span: K to 3rd
41337 10TH ST W, PALMDALE, CA 93551-1401
661-272-3808
Pinecrest School
Grade Span: 7th
2320 E AVENUE R, PALMDALE, CA 93550-5419
661-265-0045
Westside Christian School
Grade Span: K to 8th
40027 11TH ST W, PALMDALE, CA 93551-3018
661-947-4452
Catholic Schools
St Mary Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 8th
District: LOS ANGELES ARCHDIOCESE
1600 E AVENUE R4, PALMDALE, CA 93550-6182
661-273-5555
Colleges/universities near Palmdale
with over 2000 students
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 661-722-6300
3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536
about 10 miles from Palmdale
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS 661-259-7800
College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
about 38 miles from Palmdale
CSU BAKERSFIELD 661-654-CSUB
9001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA. 93311-1022
about 98 miles from Palmdale
CSU NORTHRIDGE 818-677-1200
Northridge at 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
about 47 miles from Palmdale
LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE 818-364-7600
13356 Eldridge Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342
about 42 miles from Palmdale
LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE 818-947-2600
5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401
about 51 miles from Palmdale
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LOS ANGELES 323-343-3000
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
about 65 miles from Palmdale
PIERCE COLLEGE 818-719-6401
6201 Winnetka Ave. Woodland Hills, California 91371
about 55 miles from Palmdale
AV Mall – Guest Service Center 661-266-9150
1233 Rancho Vista Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93551
Barnes & Noble Booksellers 661-272-9958
39228 10th Street West, Palmdale, CA 93551
Cinemark Movies 8 661-274-0301
2210 Palmdale Blve., Palmdale, CA 93550
Chris O’Leary Skatepark
Domenic Massari Park – 37716 55th St.
Courson Park & Pool 661-267-5690
38226 10th St. E.
Cultural Center 661-267-5656
38315 9th St. E.
Desert Air Golf Club 661-267-5666
39626 10th Street West
Desert Sands Park 661-267-5650
39117 3rd St. E.
DryTown Water Park 661-267-6161
3850-B East Avenue S, Palmdale, CA 93550
Hammack Activity Center Roller Hockey Rinks 661-267-5663
815 E. Ave Q6
Hillside Park 661-267-5611
41003 50th St. W.
Joshua Hills Park 661-267-5611
Fairfield and villa Del Rio
Marie Kerr Park 661-267-5675
39700 30th St. W.
Manzanita Heights Park 661-267-5655
431 Mesa Verde St.
Massari Park 661 267-5593
37716 55th St. E.
McAdam Park & Pool 661-267-5653
38115 30 St. E.
Palmdale Amphitheater (Marie Kerr Park) 661-267-5551
Marie Kerr Park – 2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard
Palmdale Cultural Center 661-267-5551
102 E. Ave Q12
Palmdale Main Library 661-267-5600
700 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale Playhouse / Art Gallery 661-267-5684
24-Hour Recorded Info – 661-267-2787
38334 10th St. E.
Palmdale Youth Library 661-267-5600
38510 Sierra Highway
Pelona Vista Park 661-267-5611
37720 Tierra Subida
Rancho Vista Golf Course 661-272-9903
3905 Club Rancho Drive
Tejon Park / Barrel Springs Trail 661-267-5611
Berrel Springs Road
July – 4th of July Celebration at Riewer Field
July/August – Starlight Concert Series
July/August/September – Thursday Night on the Square
Poncitlan Park – Palmdale Civic Center near Ninth Street East
September – Jazz & Wine Festival
October – Palmdale Fall Festival
December – Holiday Parade
Animal Care and Control 661-940-4191
Antelope Valley Press – Local News 661-273-2700
CA HWY Patrol 661-948-8541
Chamber of Commerce 661-273-3232
38260 10th Street East
Chamber of Commerce (Hyspanic) 661-538-0607
819 E. Ave Q-9, Palmdale, CA 93550
City Hall – Palmdale 661-267-5100
38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550
Jobs 661-267-5627
Parks and Recreation Department 661-267-5611
Sheriff’s Department 661-272-2400
Special Events 661-267-5660