Best Palm Desert Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,389 students in Palm Desert, CA.

The top-ranked public middle school in Palm Desert, CA is 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 middle school have an score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Palm Desert have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Palm Desert, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Palm Desert Charter Middle School

Charter School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
:

Top 30%

74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320

Gr: 6-8 | 1,389 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palm Desert, CA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Palm Desert, CA include Palm Desert Charter Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Palm Desert?

1 public middle schools are located in Palm Desert.

What is the racial composition of students in Palm Desert?

Palm Desert public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).