For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,319 students in Palm Springs, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Palm Springs, CA are Cielo Vista Charter and Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Springs, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Palm Springs have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Palm Springs, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Grades: K-12
| 469 students
Palm Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ramon Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2248 E. Ramon Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Palm Springs, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Palm Springs, CA include Cielo Vista Charter and Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Palm Springs?
2 public charter schools are located in Palm Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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