Top 3 Best Palm Springs Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,836 students in Palm Springs, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Palm Springs, CA are Cielo Vista Charter, Desert Learning Academy and Raymond Cree Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Springs, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Palm Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Palm Springs, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 S. Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Grades: K-8
| 847 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2248 E. Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Grades: K-12
| 823 students
Rank: #33.
Raymond Cree Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Vista Chino
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Grades: 3-12
| 439 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palm Springs, California

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
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palm Springs, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palm Springs, CA include Cielo Vista Charter, Desert Learning Academy and Raymond Cree Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palm Springs, CA?
4 public middle schools are located in Palm Springs, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs, CA?
Palm Springs, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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