For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,346 students in La Quinta, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 202 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in La Quinta, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in La Quinta, CA are La Quinta Middle School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School and La Quinta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Quinta, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in La Quinta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Quinta, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Quinta Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
78-900 Ave. 50
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
78-870 Ave. 50
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4230
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4230
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
La Quinta High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79-255 Blackhawk Way
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,582 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
Grades: K-12
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77-800 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9424
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9424
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #66.
James Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 775-3850
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 775-3850
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43-495 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Summit High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9760
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9760
Grades: 10-12
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
La Quinta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Quinta, CA?
The top ranked public schools in La Quinta, CA include La Quinta Middle School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School and La Quinta High School.
How many public schools are located in La Quinta, CA?
9 public schools are located in La Quinta, CA.
What percentage of students in La Quinta, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in La Quinta, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Quinta, CA?
La Quinta, CA public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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