Barstow Area Demographics
In order to capture the full demographic picture of the Barstow Area, the information provided below was taken from three different radius's surrounding the City of Barstow. 

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• The population in the immediate Barstow area is estimated to change from 23,197 to 24,825 resulting in a growth of 7% between the years 2009 and 2014.
• Over the same five year period, the population in the United States is estimated to grow by only 5%

Barstow Demographic Overview
Current local population (2009)	23,197
Average Household Size (2009)	2.75
Median Age (2009)	31.33
Owner-Occupied Homes (2009)	4,483
Total Housing Units (2009)	8,264
Claritas 2009 Data as of February 2010

Racial and Ethnic Composition of Population — Barstow Area
	10-mile Radius		15-mile Radius		20-mile Radius
Race/Ethnicity	Number	Percent	Number	Percent	Number	Percent
White	19,710	56.05%	21,060	56.63%	22,874	59.91%
Black or African American	3,291	9.63%	3,341	8.98%	3,381	8.56%
American Indian & Alaska Native	874	2.41%	881	2.37%	912	2.31%
Asian	1,183	3.22%	1,174	3.16%	1,229	3.11%
Pacific Islander	354	1.00%	362	0.97%	368	0.93%
Multi-Race / Other	9,830	27.95%	10,370	27.88%	10,738	27.18%
Hispanic1 or Latino	14,841	42.20%	15,494	41.66%	16,037	40.60%
Source: Claritas 2009 Data as of February 2010 1 Note: Persons of Hispanic Origin may be of any race

Diversity
The Diversity Index is a standard measure of how ethnically and racially diverse a community is by calculating the probability that two people picked at random will be of a different race and ethnicity. A Diversity Index of 100 percent indicates an area where a variety of races are evenly represented.

	10-Mile Radius	15-Mile Radius	20-Mile Radius
2005 Diversity Index	81.6%	81.0%	80.1%
2010 Diversity Estimate	84.3%	83.8%	83.0%

Households

2009 Estimated Households — Barstow Area
	10-mile Radius	15-mile Radius	20-mile Radius
Number of Households	12,389	13,125	13,990
Average Household Size	2.79	2.78	2.77
Housing Units	14,664	15,639	16,732
Owner-Occupied	57.44%	58.10%	59.09%
Median Value	$141,743	$142,264	$143,167
Source: Claritas 2009 Data as of February 2010

Income

Income Level — Barstow Area
	10-mile Radius	15-mile Radius	20-mile Radius
Per Capita	$20,092	$19,985	$20,202
Median Household	$45,819	$45,580	$45,941
Average Household	$56,648	$56,122	$56,532
Source: Claritas 2009 Data as of February 2010

2009 Employment (age 16+)

• For this area, 75% of the population is estimated to be employed and age 16 and over for the current year.
• For the United States, 78.4% of the population is estimated to be employed and age 16 and over for the current year.

Labor Force, Availability and Occupations — Barstow Area
Sector	10-mile Radius	15-mile Radius	20-mile Radius
- Total Employed	11,563	12,153	12,340
- Agriculture / Mining	53	57	109
- Construction	299	305	327
- Manufacturing	284	287	297
- Wholesale Trade	264	273	282
- Retail Trade	4,046	4,220	4,237
- Transp. / Communications / Utilities	585	723	733
- Finance / Insurance / Real Estate	353	364	367
- Services	4,384	4,587	4,651
- Public Administration	1,295	1,337	1,337
Occupation	10-mile Radius	15-mile Radius	20-mile Radius
- Total	13,319	14,058	14,391
- Management	1,186	1,249	1,331
- Professional	1,900	1,979	2,125
- Service	2,318	3,978	2,318
- Sales and Office	3,978	4,158	4,401
- Ag/Construction	1,907	2,120	2,307
- Production/Maintenance/ Transportation	2,030	2,138	2,228
Source: Claritas 2009 Data as of February 2010

2009 Population 25+ Years by Educational Attainment

Educational Attainment of Population over 25 Years of Age — Barstow Area
	% Distribution of Population
	10-mile Radius		15-mile Radius		20-mile Radius
Years of School Completed	Number	Percent	Number	Percent	Number	Percent
Less than High School	4,489	21.60%	4,788	20.82%	5,070	21.04%
High School	6,718	31.57%	7,148	31.67%	7,621	31.63%
Some College	5,811	27.30%	6,183	37.39%	6,676	27.71%
Associate's Degree	2,191	10.30%	2,298	10.18%	2,395	9.99%
Bachelor's Degree	1,339	6.29%	1,398	6.19%	1,498	6.22%
Graduate or Doctorate Degree	733	3.44%	756	3.35%	835	3.46%
Total	21,282		22,571		24,096
Source: Claritas 2009 Data as of February 2010

The City of Barstow is strategically located at the crossroads of two major Interstates, the I-15 and the I-40.  To the south, the I-15 leads to the San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego markets.  To the north, the I-15 goes to Las Vegas and then north to Canada interconnecting with all transcontinental interstates.  The I-40 travels generally due east through the Sunbelt until it intersects with I-95 in North Carolina.  US Highway 58 intercepts US Highway 99 and the I-5, which are main arterials to central and northern California.  There is no logical way to get to the Los Angeles Metropolitan area from points east except through Barstow.  Barstow is also the western division point for the BNSF and the UP Railroads transcontinental mainline. The Barstow Industrial Park, which is over 1,200 acres, offers rail service.

On February 1, 2006, the State of California awarded Enterprise Zone designation to Barstow. The Barstow Enterprise Zone covers nearly 5-square miles of the city and includes our Industrial and Business Parks. Enterprise Zones exist to encourage and stimulate growth, development and investment in the area. Businesses that invest, operate, or locate within the Barstow Enterprise Zone may be eligible for special state tax incentives.

The City of Barstow is a business friendly government as can be attested to by Earl Foust, Valmont-Newmark International's President and Chief Executive Officer.  "We chose the City of Barstow because of the proximity to the freeway systems running north, south, east and west, the available labor pool and because Barstow was much more willing to act quickly."  Valmont-Newmark International, located in the Barstow Industrial Park, opened their new 84,000 square foot manufacturing facility in October 2002. 

Recently, Wal-Mart selected Barstow for its new 890,000 square foot Distribution Center, which is expected to open in 2011. Rollin Ford, Executive Vice President of Logistics, stated, “That we chose Barstow is a vote of confidence in its people and leadership. We believe they embody the kind of can-do attitude that will ensure effective and efficient service to our California customers.”

The City of Barstow will work with you as a full partner.  The City can add value to your site search process by making sure that you get the help you need when you need it.  In particular, the City can provide site information and bring in utility companies, city representatives, financial assistance, and employee recruitment.  The City will also provide training assistance, permit streamlining, redevelopment incentives, state services and other resources tailored to your needs. 

Here are just a few highlights why the City of Barstow is an excellent location for establishing your business: 

• Located at the crossroads of the I-15, I-40, US Highways 58 and 247.
• A market of 17 million people and thousands of businesses, all within 100 miles.
• A large, qualified labor pool - many of whom are commuters wanting to work closer to home.
• Wage rates 10-percent to 20-percent lower than the Los Angeles area.
• Designation as a California Enterprise Zone.
• Very competitive real estate prices, much lower than Los Angeles and Orange County.
• Designation as a Recycling Market Development Zone.
• Much less stringent air quality restrictions than the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAWMD).
• 2 local colleges and 7 more within 60 miles.
• Single-family home prices averaging $180,000.00.

Our City offers your business more competitive labor rates and real estate prices and less traffic.  The region also offers many diverse recreational opportunities.  Aside from golfing, boating, hiking or fishing, one can ski in any of the 7 mountain resorts in this area in the afternoon and with a drive of only 100 miles, you can enjoy the Pacific Ocean beaches and cultural centers of the Los Angeles area later that evening.  In addition, the trip by car to Mexico is only 3 hours and Las Vegas is located a short 150 miles northeast.

Please take time to tour the Economic Development and Redevelopment pages by selecting from the menu to the left of the screen.  After reviewing the information, I believe that you will find the City of Barstow a great place to locate your business.  Thank you for giving the City of Barstow an opportunity to show-off its competitive advantages.  Give me a call for more detailed information.

Ron Rector
Community & Economic Development Director 
(760) 255-5106

Barstow Enterprise Zone

What is an Enterprise Zone?
The California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency designates economically challenged areas in California as Enterprise Zones.  They establish Enterprise Zones to encourage and stimulate growth, development, and investment in the area.  Taxpayers who invest, operate, or locate a trade or business within an Enterprise Zone may be eligible for special tax incentives.

Who is in the Barstow Enterprise Zone?
All types of existing businesses:

• Railroads
• Truck Stops
• Dentists and Doctors
• Auto Mechanics
• Car Dealerships
• Beauty Salons
• Coffee Shops
• Accountants
• Printers, Hotels, and More

Any businesses that is located within the boundaries of the Enterprise Zone is eligible for the numerous benefits of the Enterprise Zone location.

How do I get into the Barstow Enterprise Zone?
By relocating  in the Enterprise Zone!  Buy, lease or build within the boundaries of the Enterprise Zone and your business will receive all the benefits of being in the zone.

What are the benefits of being in the Barstow Enterprise Zone?
For starters, how about a Hiring Tax Credit of more than $30,000 per qualified employee during a 5-year period?
Your business may be eligible for:

• Sales and Use Tax Credits
• Business Expense Deduction for Business Property
• Net Operating Loss Carryover
• Net Interest Deduction for Lenders
• Employee Wage Credit

Both existing businesses, as well as new businesses that move into the Enterprise Zone, may receive the above benefits.

Other Barstow Enterprise Zone Incentives

• Favorable loan programs
• Industrial sites as low interest or interest-free financing
• Building ready to occupy
• Pads ready for building
• Fast-track planning and building permits
• 34-acre business park with utilities already in
• Barstow is a pro-business city
• One-Stop career center for workers and employers
• State sales and use tax credits on qualified purchases

Who do I talk to about the Barstow Enterprise Zone?

Mark W. Murphy
Barstow Enterprise Zone Administrator
Ph:   760.255-5108
or     760.256-3531, Ext. 108
Fax:  760.256-1750
email: mmurphy@barstowca.org

Enterprise Zone Tools

How Much Will You Save if you relocate your business within Barstow's Enterprise Zone?       Click on the icon below to find out instantly!
Want to view some of the community assets the City of Barstow has to offer?  Click the link below to view Barstow's interactive Enterprise Zone Asset map: EZ Asset Map

BEZ Map

TEA Street Ranges

BEZ Street Ranges
 

Barstow Business Park

Location: West Main Street between Interstate 15 and Highway 58 

Cost:  $76,230.00 per acre/$1.75 per square foot

Description:  34 acres - approximately 2,800 feet by 550 feet

Topography:  Per grading permit, flat and ready for pad development

Current Zoning:  M-1 Light Industrial

Permitted Uses:  Distribution, warehouse, light manufacturing, research and development.

Present Use:  Vacant except for 1 acre for the CNG/LNG Fueling Facility

Highway Access:  Property is located less than 1 mile from Highway 58 and 4 miles from Highway 247

Freeway Access:  Interstate 15 is less than 1 mile from the site and Interstate 40 is less than 3 miles

Fire Class:  Class 4 - A Fire Station is directly across from the site

Owner:   The City of Barstow Redevelopment Agency

Sewer: City of  Barstow - 24-inch and 8-inch lines, north property line, rail right-of-way

Gas: Southwest Gas Company - 4-inch gas line fronts property on West Main Street

Telephone: Verizon - Phone lines border the south side of the property

Electric: Southern California Edison - Electric lines are located along the south side of the property.  Transmission lines transverse the western portion of the property.

Water: Golden State Water Company - 14-inch water line fronts property on West Main Street

The City of Barstow is the logistic hub between the west coast and the rest of the nation.

• Links the Los Angeles and San Diego Metropolitan areas to the Las Vegas and Phoenix markets
• Offers two major transcontinental railways, BNSF and  the Union Pacific Railroad
• Barstow is home to the largest BNSF classification yard west of Kansas City
• Access to the West Coast's two largest harbors, Los Angeles and Long Beach
• Two major Interstates and is within close proximity to the West Coast's two largest harbors

The City of Barstow is an easy 75 minutes from the second largest International Airport in the greater Los Angeles area. The area also includes two major transcontinental railroads, two major Interstates and is within close proximity to the West Coast's two largest harbors.

Transportation Routes

The transportation routes in the Inland Empire North includes major portions of Southern California's transit hub to major markets.

Southern California Logistics Airport  18374 Phantom Victorville, CA 92394 760-243-1900

San Bernardino International 294 South Leland Norton Way San Bernardino, CA 92408  909-382-4100 x 223

Ontario International Airport  2900 E Airport Dr Ontario, CA 91761 909-937-2700

The Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA), formerly George AFB, is located 30 miles from  Barstow and just 100 miles from Los Angeles; in the center of an established shipping and distribution hub. SCLA has an N/S instrument runway 10,500 feet in length, 150' wide, with a crosswind runway 9,126' long and 150' wide.

Ontario International Airport is currently served by 14 airlines providing 183 flights per day to destinations that include every major city in America. Airlines such as TWA, American, Delta, Southwest and United provide daily non-stop service to every airline.

Rail Transportation

BNSF Railway  Barstow, CA 92311  760-255-7608

Union Pacific Railroad Yermo, CA 92398 760-254-1200

Two major transcontinental railroads move through the City of Barstow, the BNSFand the Union Pacific. In a normal 24-hour period, they move roughly 175,890 tons of freight into and out of, or through San Bernardino County. The railroads have 1,080 route miles of track and approximately 4,000 rail employees within the County.

Both rail services have a modern classification yard located in or near the City of Barstow; the BNSF in Barstow and the Union Pacific in Yermo. Major emphasis is placed on maintenance by both rail services and all main line tracks are currently in good condition.

BNSF provides a piggyback service for both pickup and delivery.  The Union Pacific requires an independent carrier for service. There are several trucking firms which provide this service for the Union Pacific. Freight consolidation service is also available and both rail services permit less than carload shipments.

Reciprocal switching varies by carrier and location; however, both the BNSF and the Union Pacific have reciprocal switching in Los Angeles. The BNSF has a switching reciprocal agreement with the City of San Bernardino.

Barstow's strategic location allows businesses located within it to rapidly serve markets throughout both the Los Angeles and San Diego Metropolitan areas and can easily reach the Las Vegas markets and beyond. Its wide variety of transportation facilities also makes it possible for them to easily ship their products worldwide.

Local Tax Profile
California cities can levy business license taxes or fees, utility user taxes, transient occupancy taxes, and property tax overrides. The City of Barstow is competitive – no utility user tax is accessed and business license fees are kept low. Sales Tax Rate in the County of San Bernardino includes 5% for transportation.

Tax Profile – City / County
City	Business License Fees	Property Tax	Assessment Districts	# Business Licenses	Sales Tax
Adelanto	$35-$150	1%	Yes	794	8.75%
Apple Valley	$50-$200	1%	Yes	1,398	8.75%
Barstow	$28-$285	1%	Yes	1,424	8.75%
Hesperia	$69-$83	1%	Yes	3,400	8.75%
Victorville	$25-$150	1%	Yes	4,000	8.75%
Source: Cities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia and Victorville, as of February 2010

State Tax Profile
The State of California tax system is composed of a range of taxes that are administered and collected by various state and local agencies. Each tax has a different base, rate and administering agency. The following outlines the most significant taxes.

Tax Profile – State of California
Tax	Basis	Rate	Agency
Corporate Income and Franchise Tax	Net income apportioned to California	8.84%	Franchise Tax Board
Sales and Use Tax	Receipts from sales or lease of taxable items	8.75%	Board of Equalization
Unemployment Insurance	First 7,000 of wages per employee per year	3.4%	Employment Development Department
Workers' Compensation Insurance	Payroll and occupation	Variable	Department of Industrial Relations
Personal Income Tax	Taxable personal income	1.0%-9.3%	Franchise Tax Board
Disability Insurance (employee paid)	First $93,316 of wages	1.1%	Employment Development Department
Employment Training Tax	First 7,000 of wages per employee per year	.1%	Employment Development Department
Finished Goods, Raw Material, Inventory Tax	None	None	None
Mineral Severance Tax	None	None	None
Inheritance Tax	None	None	None
Source: California Employment Development Dept., 2010 California Employers' Guide (DE-44) as of February 2010

SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
http://www.swgas.com/
Contact: Laurie Brown
760-951-4017 laurie.brown@swgas.com

Economical, dependable energy has been the business of Southwest Gas since the company's inception in Southern California in 1931. In the seven and one-half decades that have followed, our service area and customer base have grown dramatically, but our basic commitment to responsive service, competitively priced fuel and comprehensive technical assistance remains the same. Today, Southwest Gas is the 12th largest natural gas utility in the United States, serving over 1.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in Arizona, California and Nevada, the fastest growing region in the United States.

Dedication to service is found company wide, from skilled gas purchasers constantly scanning the marketplace for the least costly fuel supply, to knowledgeable industrial gas engineers and commercial account representatives offering a variety of services and programs tailored to your company's specific energy needs. Programs and services available to our customers at no additional charge are detailed below.

Strategic Account Program - To provide our large commercial and industrial customers with accurate information quickly, our industrial gas engineer has been designated as your single point of contact with Southwest Gas. Appointed as your personal energy representative, he is here to serve you and address your energy needs as they arise and assist you in making the best energy choices. He will provide you access to the many special programs and services Southwest Gas has, and he is knowledgeable not only about the utility business, but all energy-related aspects of your business or industry.

New Technologies Program - As a member of the Gas Research Institute, Southwest Gas has access to the latest environmentally safe and energy-efficient technologies. This information helps organizations lower product cost, increase operation efficiency and reduce volume of harmful pollutants.

Technical Consulting Service - The comprehensive energy knowledge of Southwest Gas is available to you through our Technical Consulting Service. We'll help answer your questions and resolve your energy problems in many areas of energy expertise, such as:

• Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
• Alternative Energy Forms
• Gas Air Conditioning
• Cogeneration
• Industrial Process Heating (boiler, oven, tanks)

Commercial Industrial Gas Energy Surveys - Southwest Gas offers a special, complimentary natural gas energy survey to help your organization become more energy-efficient. This survey consists of an onsite evaluation of your overall natural gas energy efficiency. It includes an inventory of natural gas end-use equipment and its usage. Our industrial gas engineer will also review your methods of operation to assist you in developing more efficient production.

Commercial/Industrial Gas Rate Analysis - Are you paying the most advantageous energy rate available to your organization? We want to be certain. Southwest Gas has designed a special rate analysis service to help you determine all your rate options and find the one most beneficial for you.

Transportation Services - Historically, Southwest Gas has purchased the necessary gas supplies for your organization, arranged for delivery from the wellhead to your facility and billed you a single price. Transportation of customer-secured gas is a concept whereby the customer may acquire natural gas at the wellhead, transport the supply through interstate or intrastate pipelines and have a local distribution company's system deliver the supply. Southwest Gas currently offers a menu of traditional tariff services and rates, as well as transportation schedules. Special sales and transportation rates have also been developed and are offered for compressed natural gas (CNG), Cogeneration, municipal water pumping and irrigation customers and gas air conditioning.

Your organization could potentially save a portion of its natural gas costs by procuring its gas supply from sources other than Southwest Gas. There are upside rewards and downside risks. Our industrial gas engineers can assist you in answering and providing information about Transportation Services.

Win-Win Benefits

Business and industry is important to the economy of the High Desert. And the energy efficient operation of your organization benefits everyone in the community. Our programs and services are designed to assist you in taking full advantage of energy-savings options that, in turn, improve your bottom line.

Customer satisfaction is our primary goal. With abundant, efficient, clean-burning natural gas and personalized attention to customers' needs throughout the Southwest, we strive to meet that goal every day.

If you are considering moving your business to the High Desert and would like more information about the advantages of natural gas, please contact Laurie Brown at 760-951-4017.

Rate effective as of 12/05
For ore information on gas rates, visit http://www.swgas.com/rates/catariff/

Business Service - Verizon 's 300-mile fiber optic network provides business customers with high-speed data communication. Verizon offers custom designed circuits of numerous bit rates to fit business customers' unique requirements.

Business customers will benefit from the many features now available from Verizon. Verizon's Digital Centrex Service offers significant advantages for the business looking to install a new phone system or upgrade their current telephone systems.

The primary factors giving Centrex the edge are the low cost, reliability and specific applications needs. Abbreviated dialing is a prime feature of Centrex that allows businesses with multiple locations to call between offices in the Victor Valley with four-digit dialing. Other time saving features include call hold, speed call, call transfer; call forward, conference calling, last number redial and many more.

Utilization of the many Centrex features does not require the purchase of telephone equipment. Verizon offers a large variety of equipment at competitive rates. Customers will also benefit from our excellent service department that offers installation and maintenance of the product rented or sold.

Verizon has developed a mobile product line that aids in the development and efficiency of a business. Verizon's wide area paging network is the perfect answer for "on the go" business people. Verizon 's tracker has an extensive coverage area, spanning from Reno to San Diego, Los Angeles to Santa Barbara and all the way to Las Vegas. Paging options, including alphanumeric display, to tone-only are available at very competitive rates.

Message Manager service provides 24-hour telephone coverage to business customers.  This equipment answers your business line when you are busy with an­other call or have stepped out of the office.  Simply dialing a special access code can retrieve messages.  In addition, the Enhanced Message Manager will notify you by telephone or by activating your pager when a message has been delivered into your message manager.  Message Manager is available for a low monthly fee, with no capital investment.

Switched 56 (switched data) is a high-speed, connectionless, packet-switched data service that transports information on local area networks (LANS) via switched network facilities. This service provides superior performance characteristics of digital private lines and also flexibility of switched network lines.

K-12 Education
Elementary Schools	Enrollment	Avg. Class Size	Test Scores*
Cameron Elementary School (K-5)	528	19	2nd Grade	English: 66 Math: 70%
			3rd Grade	English: 28% Math: 51%
			4th Grade	English: 60% Math: 66%
Crestline Elementary School (K-4)	307	17	2nd Grade	English: 44% Math: 61%
			3rd Grade	English: 28% Math: 51%
			4th Grade	English: 52% Math: 53%
Henderson Elementary School (K-4)	385	19	2nd Grade	English: 61% Math: 72%
			3rd Grade	English: 45% Math: 75%
			4th Grade	English: 57% Math: 67%
Herndon–Barstow Elementary School (K-6)	338	19	2nd Grade	English: 43% Math: 61%
			3rd Grade	English: 41% Math: 71%
			4th Grade	English: 52% Math: 72%
Lenwood Elementary School (K-4)	350	19	2nd Grade	English: 42% Math: 61%
			3rd Grade	English: 27% Math: 55%
			4th Grade	English: 51% Math: 52%
Montara Elementary School (K-4)	372	20	2nd Grade	English: 61% Math: 56%
			3rd Grade	English: 24% Math: 46%
			4th Grade	English: 42% Math: 50%
Skyline North Elementary School (K-4)	244	19	2nd Grade	English: 80% Math: 83%
			3rd Grade	English: 44% Math: 62%
			4th Grade	English: 77% Math: 91%
Thomson Elementary School (K-4)	305	21	2nd Grade	English: 45% Math: 46%
			3rd Grade	English: 26% Math: 49%
			4th Grade	English: 52% Math: 59%
Middle Schools	Enroll. / Grad. Rate	Avg. Class Size	Test Scores*
Barstow Intermediate (5-6)	954	19	5th Grade	Science: 36% English: 43% Math: 66%
			6th Grade	Science: n/a English: 46% Math: 43%
Barstow Junior High School	1026	20	7th Grade	English: 42% Math: 31% Science: n/a History: n/a
			8th Grade	English: 40% Math: n/a Science: 27% History: 19%
High Schools	Enroll. / Grad. Rate	Avg. Class Size	Test Scores*
Barstow High School (9-12)	1918	20	9th Grade	English: 37% Math: n/a Science: 45% History: 17%
			10th Grade	English: 35% Math: n/a Science: 17% History: 0%
			11th Grade	English: 35% Math: 12% Science: 43% History: 23%
Central High (Continuation) (3-12)	213	14	9th Grade	English: 16% Math: 10% Science: n/a History: 0%
			10th Grade	English: 8% Math: n/a Science: 6% History: 4%
			11th Grade	English: 8% Math: n/a Science: n/a History: 8%
Private Schools	Enrollment	Avg. Class Size	Test Scores*
Barstow Baptist Academy (K-12)	118	17	n/a
Barstow Christian (K-8)	118	17	n/a
Barstow Christian School (PK-8)	170	17	n/a
Barstow Cogic Christian School (K-8)	n/a	n/a	n/a
Barstow Head Start Center (Preschool)	176	n/a	n/a
Childcare USA-Crestline (Preschool)	27	n/a	n/a
Childcare Amer-Crafton Hills (Preschool)	27	n/a	n/a
Child Development Center (Preschool)	127	n/a	n/a
Concordia Lutheran Day Care (Preschool)	87	n/a	n/a
Source: National Center for Education Statistics 2007-08 data as of February 2010, Great Schools – California Department of Education 2008-09 Data as of February 2010 * Specific test reference: California Standards Tests (CSTs) measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the State of California.

Barstow Community College (Barstow) offers degrees and certificates in the following areas

• Associate of Arts - Humanities
• Associate of Arts - Social Science
• Associate of Science - Natural Science/Math
• Associate of Science in a variety of occupational majors including accounting, automotive technology, business management, drafting, and electronics technology and many more.

Colleges and Universities nearest to Barstow, CA

4-Year Universities and Colleges
Institution	Location	Distance	FTE Enrollment	Public / Private
California State University, San Bernardino	San Bernardino	51.6 miles	13,240	Public
University of Redlands	Redlands	58.5 miles	4,216	Private
Loma Linda University	Loma Linda	59.1 miles	3,942	Private
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Great Schools, 2008-09 Data as of February 2010

2-Year Colleges
Institution	Location	Distance	FTE Enrollment	Public / Private
Barstow Community College	Barstow	1.8 miles	907	Public
Victor Valley College	Victorville	40.0 miles	2,924	Public
San Bernardino Valley College	San Bernardino	56.0 miles	3,958	Public
Crafton Hills College	Yucaipa	59.2 miles	2,246	Public
Chaffey College	Rancho Cucamonga	59.8 miles	6,700	Public
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cucamonga	Rancho Cucamonga	62.5 miles	588	Private
Cerro Coso Community College	Ridgecrest	62.9 miles	1,326	Public
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Great Schools, 2008-09 Data as of February 2010

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Contact Sharon Gilman, Director of Operations at the Fort Irwin Center, PO Box 10062, Fort Irwin, CA 92310; 760-385-7997 or fort.irwin.center@erau.edu.  The website is:  www.embryriddle.edu.