For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,609 students in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA are Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School and Desert Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desert Hot Springs, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14250 West Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Gr: K-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65750 Avenida Jalisco
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7244
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7244
Gr: K-5 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Desert Springs Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Bubbling Wells Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67501 Camino Campanero
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7230
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7230
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67067 Desert View
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-2223
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-2223
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Painted Hills Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9250 Sonora Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Julius Corsini Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68750 Hacienda Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7260
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7260
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Desert Hot Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Las Brisas High Continuation School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11555 Palm Dr., Ste. A
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA include Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School and Desert Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Desert Hot Springs?
7 public elementary schools are located in Desert Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs include: Two Bunch Palms Elementary School vs. Bubbling Wells Elementary School, Bubbling Wells Elementary School vs. Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School vs. Bubbling Wells Elementary School
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