For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,145 students in Palm Desert, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Palm Desert, CA are George Washington Charter and Palm Desert Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Desert, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Palm Desert have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Palm Desert, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Palm Desert, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Palm Desert, CA include George Washington Charter and Palm Desert Charter Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Palm Desert?
2 public charter schools are located in Palm Desert.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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