
Palmdale is the first community within the Antelope Valley to incorporate as a city (on August 24, 1962). In 2000, Palmdale's population was estimated at 116,670 based based upon the 2000 US census. As of 2009 the estimated population reached 151,346, making Palmdale one of the fastest growing cities in Southern California.
City of Palmdale official website
Airports and public transportation
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 Transportation
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
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Schools serving the Palmdale area
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.
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 Elementary School Dist.
39360 Summerwind Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551-4082
661-575-9923
Barrel Springs Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 5th
District: Palmdale Elementary School District
3636 Ponderosa Way, Palmdale, CA 93550-8441
661-285-9270
Buena Vista Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 8th
District: Palmdale Elementary School District
37005 Hillcrest Dr, Palmdale, CA 93552-5347
661-285-4158
Chaparral Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 6th
District: Palmdale Elementary School District
37500 50TH St E, Palmdale, CA 93552-4517
661-285-9777
Cottonwood Elementary School
Grade Span: K to 6th
District: Westside Union Elementary School Dist.
2740 W Ave. 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 High School Dist.
3030 E Palmdale Blvd. St G, Palmdale, CA 93550-5046
661-618-5583
Highland High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
District: Antelope Valley Union High School Dist.
39055 25Th St W, Palmdale, CA 93551-4164
661-538-0304
Knight High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
District: Antelope Valley Union High School Dist.
37423 70Th St E, Palmdale, CA 93552-4800
661-533-9000
Opportunities For Learning
Palmdale 1 Charter School
Grade Span: 7th to 12th
District: William Hart Union High School Dist.
2505 E Palmdale Blvd. Ste H, Palmdale, CA 93550-4951
661-265-1957
Opportunities For Learning
Palmdale 2 Charter School
Grade Span: 7th to 12th
District: William Hart Union High School Dist.
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 Elementary 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 Elementary 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 High School Dist.
1156 E Ave S, Palmdale, CA 93550-6105
661-575-1010
R Rex Parris High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
Alternative Education
District: Antelope Valley Union High School 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 Ave 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 Ave R4, Palmdale, CA 93550-6182
661-273-5555
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Colleges near Palmdale
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
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Points of Interest in 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
Barrel Springs Road
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