For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,144 students in Cathedral City, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cathedral City, CA are Sunny Sands Elementary School, Landau Elementary School and Rio Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cathedral City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cathedral City have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Elementary Schools in Cathedral City, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunny Sands Elementary School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Rank: #55.
Agua Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
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: #66.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 15% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #77.
Cathedral City Elementary School
(Math: 16% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cathedral City, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cathedral City, CA include Sunny Sands Elementary School, Landau Elementary School and Rio Vista Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cathedral City, CA?
7 public elementary schools are located in Cathedral City, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cathedral City, CA?
Cathedral City, CA 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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