For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,770 students in 92236, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92236, CA are Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School, Imagine Schools Riverside County and Bobby Duke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92236 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92236, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92236, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
82-489 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0097
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0097
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Imagine Schools Riverside County
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50-930 Calhoun St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Gr: K-8 | 1,454 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Bobby Duke Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-358 Bagdad Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0139
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0139
Gr: 7-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
92236, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pine Grove Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1099 Orchad Avenue
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-5340
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-5340
Gr: 5-12 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92236, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92236, CA include Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School, Imagine Schools Riverside County and Bobby Duke Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92236?
3 public middle schools are located in 92236.
What is the racial composition of students in 92236?
92236 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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