Best Desert Hot Springs Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,484 students in Desert Hot Springs, CA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA are Desert Springs Middle School and Painted Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Desert Hot Springs, CA public middle schools have an score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Desert Hot Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Desert Hot Springs, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Desert Springs Middle School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
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66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200

Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #22.

Painted Hills Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
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9250 Sonora Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551

Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Desert Hot Springs, California

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

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

Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA include Desert Springs Middle School and Painted Hills Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Desert Hot Springs?

2 public middle schools are located in Desert Hot Springs.

What is the racial composition of students in Desert Hot Springs?

Desert Hot Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).