Best Cathedral City Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,955 students in Cathedral City, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cathedral City, CA are James Workman Middle School and Nellie N. Coffman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cathedral City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Cathedral City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cathedral City, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Workman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Cathedral City, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
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 middle schools in Cathedral City, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cathedral City, CA include James Workman Middle School and Nellie N. Coffman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cathedral City?
2 public middle schools are located in Cathedral City.
What is the racial composition of students in Cathedral City?
Cathedral City public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cathedral City are often viewed compared to one another?

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