Top 5 Best 92234 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,259 students in 92234, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 92234, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92234, CA are Sunny Sands Elementary School, Cathedral City High School and Landau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92234 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92234, CA 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92234, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunny Sands Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
69-310 Mccallum Way
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Cathedral City High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,370 students
Rank: #33.
Landau Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30310 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #44.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
67-700 Verona Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #55.
James Workman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 1,027 students
Rank: #66.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #77.
Cathedral City Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
69300 Converse Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #88.
Mt. San Jacinto High School
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30800 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8563
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 92234 California

92234, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Grades: K-5
| 617 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 92234, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92234, CA include Sunny Sands Elementary School, Cathedral City High School and Landau Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92234?
8 public schools are located in 92234.
What percentage of students in 92234 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 92234 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92234?
92234 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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