| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Valley Joint Elementary School District | Bishop | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 63 | 1 | K–5 | 0 |
| Death Valley Unified School District | Death Valley | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 24 | 4 | K–12 | 3 |
| Lone Pine Unified School District | Darwin | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 325 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
| Bishop Unified School District | Bishop | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,930 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| Owens Valley Unified School District | Independence | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 89 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Big Pine Unified School District | Big Pine | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 157 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
How Inyo County compares
Together they enroll 2,588 students across 18 schools. The largest is Bishop Unified School District with 1,930 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Inyo County, California
Inyo County has 6 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Inyo County is Round Valley Joint Elementary School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Inyo County, CA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Inyo County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Inyo County, CA?
Of the districts serving Inyo County, Round Valley Joint Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.