For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,800 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 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rancho Mirage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Rancho Mirage High School
(Math: 14% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,464 students
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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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