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Best Schools in 92260, CA
92260, CA has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,842 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 92260 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92260, CA
The top high schools in 92260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palm Desert High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2050 Students
2. Rancho Mirage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
3. Cathedral City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1395 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92260, CA
The top middle schools in 92260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palm Desert Charter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desert Sands Unified • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1347 Students
2. La Quinta Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
3. Nellie N. Coffman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 953 Students
4. Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92260, CA
The top elementary schools in 92260, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Washington Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desert Sands Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 755 Students
2. Gerald R. Ford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students
3. James Earl Carter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 516 Students
4. Rancho Mirage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
5. Abraham Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 585 Students
6. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 605 Students
7. Montessori School Of The Desert
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of The Desert • Private • Grades KG - 4 • 12 Students
8. Desert Adventist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desert Adventist School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 31 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92260, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92260, CA has a total population of 31,643 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92260, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92260, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92260, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92260, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 92260, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92260, CA
How many schools are in 92260, CA?
92260, CA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,842 students in total.
How do schools in 92260 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 92260 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 92260 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92260?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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