For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,532 students in 92234, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92234, CA are Sunny Sands Elementary School, Landau Elementary School and James Workman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92234 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92234, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92234, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunny Sands Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69-310 Mccallum Way
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Landau Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30310 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
James Workman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
67-700 Verona Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Cathedral City Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
69300 Converse Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
92234, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92234, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92234, CA include Sunny Sands Elementary School, Landau Elementary School and James Workman Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92234?
6 public elementary schools are located in 92234.
What is the racial composition of students in 92234?
92234 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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