Best High Schools in Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CA has 4 high schools with 5,867 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 Palm Springs score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Palm Springs don't meet expectations.

1. Cathedral City High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1395 Students

2. Palm Springs High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students

3. Desert Hot Springs High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1742 Students

4. Banning High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Banning Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students

Best Middle Schools in Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CA has 5 middle schools with 4,405 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 Palm Springs score 13% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Palm Springs don't meet expectations.

1. Raymond Cree Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students

2. Painted Hills Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 741 Students

3. James Workman Middle

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1028 Students

4. Nellie N. Coffman Middle

F

SchoolGrade

2%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 953 Students

5. Nicolet Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Banning Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CA has 13 elementary schools with 5,677 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 Palm Springs score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Palm Springs meet expectations.

1. Cielo Vista Charter

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 872 Students

2. Cathedral City Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 653 Students

3. Vista Del Monte Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

4. Katherine Finchy Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 547 Students

5. St Theresa Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Theresa Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 186 Students

6. Rancho Mirage Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students

7. Rio Vista Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 690 Students

8. Cahuilla Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students

9. Agua Caliente Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 626 Students

10. Virtual Pre

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG • 3 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Palm Springs, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Palm Springs, CA has a total population of 45,279 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Palm Springs, CA

16,385

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palm Springs, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

34.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palm Springs, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palm Springs, CA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,380 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Palm Springs, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Palm Springs, CA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Cathedral City, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
North Palm Springs, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rancho Mirage, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Garnet, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Thousand Palms, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Desert Edge, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Desert Hot Springs, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Snow Creek, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Sky Valley, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Palm Desert, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations