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).