Pathways to College K–8 is a public K–8 school in Hesperia that has about 380 students. The school has smaller classes than many others in the area because the student-teacher ratio is close to 17:1. Pathways to College K–8 focuses on getting kids ready for college, improving their reading and writing skills, and getting them ready for the move to middle and high school. The curriculum helps students learn the basics and plan for their future education. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, just like the people who live there. According to academic data, about 16% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and about 32% of students meet or exceed reading proficiency standards. These results show that students are doing better in reading than in math, and they should keep working on getting better in school. Public money helps pay for student services, classroom instruction, and academic intervention programs. Pathways to College K–8 is in a residential area and encourages a structured and helpful environment. The school's smaller size and focus on getting ready give students a solid base for continuing to learn, making it one of the top schools in California.