For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,913 students in Palm Springs, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,026 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Palm Springs, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Palm Springs, CA are Cielo Vista Charter, Katherine Finchy Elementary School and Vista Del Monte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Springs, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Palm Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palm Springs, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 S. Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Grades: K-8
| 847 students
Rank: #22.
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
777 E. Tachevah Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8190
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8190
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Del Monte Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2744 N. Via Miraleste
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8176
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8176
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Palm Springs High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 E. Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
Rank: #55.
Cahuilla Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
833 E. Mesquite Ave.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8161
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8161
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2248 E. Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Grades: K-12
| 823 students
Rank: #77.
Raymond Cree Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Vista Chino
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Charter School
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Grades: 3-12
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 District Center Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 883-2700
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 883-2700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Palm Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ramon Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2248 E. Ramon Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palm Springs, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Palm Springs, CA include Cielo Vista Charter, Katherine Finchy Elementary School and Vista Del Monte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palm Springs, CA?
9 public schools are located in Palm Springs, CA.
What percentage of students in Palm Springs, CA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Palm Springs, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs, CA?
Palm Springs, CA public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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