Best Schools in La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, CA has a total of 19 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 15,452 students attend La Quinta, CA schools. On average, schools in La Quinta score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in La Quinta don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, CA has 4 high schools with 7,406 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in La Quinta score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in La Quinta exceed expectations.
1. Palm Desert High
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2050 Students
2. La Quinta High
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2500 Students
3. Coachella Valley High
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Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2657 Students
4. Summit High (continuation)
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 199 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, CA has 4 middle schools with 2,904 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in La Quinta score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in La Quinta meet expectations.
1. Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High
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Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 669 Students
2. La Quinta Middle
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
3. John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students
4. Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, CA has 10 elementary schools with 4,728 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in La Quinta score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in La Quinta don't meet expectations.
1. Gerald R. Ford Elementary
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students
2. Mountain Vista Elementary
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Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 600 Students
3. Westside Elementary
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Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 361 Students
4. La Quinta Christian Fellowship
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La Quinta Christian Fellowship • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
5. Harry S. Truman Elementary
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students
6. James Monroe Elementary
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
7. Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 782 Students
8. Benjamin Franklin Elementary
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 619 Students
9. Carrillo Ranch Elementary
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Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Quinta, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Quinta, CA has a total population of 37,389 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Quinta, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Quinta, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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