For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,977 students in Cathedral City, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cathedral City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cathedral City, CA are Rio Vista Elementary School, Sunny Sands Elementary School and Cathedral City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cathedral City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cathedral City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cathedral City, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
67-700 Verona Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Sunny Sands Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69-310 Mccallum Way
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Cathedral City High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #44.
James Workman Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Rank: #55.
Landau Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30310 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Agua Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #77.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #88.
Cathedral City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
69300 Converse Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #99.
Mt. San Jacinto High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30800 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8563
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8563
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cathedral City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Cathedral City, CA include Rio Vista Elementary School, Sunny Sands Elementary School and Cathedral City High School.
How many public schools are located in Cathedral City, CA?
9 public schools are located in Cathedral City, CA.
What percentage of students in Cathedral City, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cathedral City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cathedral City, CA?
Cathedral City, CA public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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