For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,887 students in Coachella, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coachella, CA are David W. Long Elementary School, Peter Pendleton Elementary School and Valle Del Sol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coachella, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coachella have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Coachella, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David W. Long Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5383 Bridlepath Dr.
Coachella, CA 92236
(909) 463-1626
Coachella, CA 92236
(909) 463-1626
Gr: K-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Peter Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84-750 Calle Rojo
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0178
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0178
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Valle Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51-433 Education Way
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-1025
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-1025
Gr: K-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Coral Mountain Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51-375 Van Buren St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-3525
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-3525
Gr: K-6 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Palm View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Seventh St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2861
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2861
Gr: K-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
49-601 Avenida De Oro
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2004
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2004
Gr: K-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85-270 Valley Rd.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-4651
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-4651
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Coachella, 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 elementary schools in Coachella, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coachella, CA include David W. Long Elementary School, Peter Pendleton Elementary School and Valle Del Sol Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coachella?
8 public elementary schools are located in Coachella.
What is the racial composition of students in Coachella?
Coachella public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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