For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,144 students in 92260, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92260, CA are George Washington Charter, James Earl Carter Elementary School and Palm Desert Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92260 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92260, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92260, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Grades: K-5
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
James Earl Carter Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74-251 Hovley Ln. E.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4370
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4370
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,298 students
Rank: #44.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74-100 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4340
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4340
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 92260, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92260, CA include George Washington Charter, James Earl Carter Elementary School and Palm Desert Charter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92260, CA?
4 public elementary schools are located in 92260, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 92260, CA?
92260, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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