For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,750 students in Rancho Mirage, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 344 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Rancho Mirage, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rancho Mirage, CA are Rancho Mirage Elementary School and Rancho Mirage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rancho Mirage, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rancho Mirage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rancho Mirage, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
42-985 Indian Trail Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 836-3680
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 836-3680
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Rancho Mirage High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31001 Rattler Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 202-6455
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 202-6455
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rancho Mirage, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rancho Mirage, CA include Rancho Mirage Elementary School and Rancho Mirage High School.
How many public schools are located in Rancho Mirage?
2 public schools are located in Rancho Mirage.
What percentage of students in Rancho Mirage go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Rancho Mirage are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rancho Mirage?
Rancho Mirage public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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