Best Schools in Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs, CA has a total of 23 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 16,385 students attend Palm Springs, CA schools. On average, schools in Palm Springs score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Palm Springs don't meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1395 Students
2. Palm Springs High
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
3. Desert Hot Springs High
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1742 Students
4. Banning High
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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
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
2. Painted Hills Middle
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 741 Students
3. James Workman Middle
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1028 Students
4. Nellie N. Coffman Middle
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 953 Students
5. Nicolet Middle
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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
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Palm Springs Unified • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 872 Students
2. Cathedral City Elementary
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 653 Students
3. Vista Del Monte Elementary
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
4. Katherine Finchy Elementary
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 547 Students
5. St Theresa Elementary School
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St Theresa Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 186 Students
6. Rancho Mirage Elementary
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
7. Rio Vista Elementary
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 690 Students
8. Cahuilla Elementary
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
9. Agua Caliente Elementary
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Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 626 Students
10. Virtual Pre
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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
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 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
34.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Palm Springs, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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