Top 5 Best 92262 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,634 students in 92262, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 463 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 92262, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92262, CA are Palm Springs High School, Katherine Finchy Elementary School and Vista Del Monte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92262 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92262, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92262, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palm Springs High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 East Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #22.
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
777 East Tachevah Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8190
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Del Monte Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2744 North Via Miraleste
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8176
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Raymond Cree Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Vista Chino
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Grades: K-12
| 469 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 92262, CA?
How many public schools are located in 92262?
5 public schools are located in 92262.
What percentage of students in 92262 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 92262 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92262?
92262 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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