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Palm Springs Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 19,797 students in Palm Springs Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palm Springs Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
27 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
19,797 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
969 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Palm Springs Unified School District, which is ranked #1280 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1278 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
74 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
500 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
16,127 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
56%
# Black Students
765 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,715 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
9%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
562 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,556
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,329
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,335
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,415
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,471
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,499
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,522
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,505
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,554
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,559
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,579
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,682
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,791
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,748 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,450 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$470 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$405 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,748
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,450
$18,396
Best Palm Springs Unified School District Public Schools (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.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #33.
Palm Springs High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 East Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #44.
Sunny Sands Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69-310 Mccallum Way
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #55.
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 East Tachevah Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8190
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8190
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Cathedral City High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,370 students
Rank: #77.
Landau Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30310 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Vista Del Monte Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2744 North Via Miraleste
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8176
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8176
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #99.
Raymond Cree Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Vista Chino
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #1010.
Cahuilla Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
833 East Mesquite Ave.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8161
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8161
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Rank: #1212.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
67-700 Verona Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1313.
James Workman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 1,027 students
Rank: #1414.
Desert Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2248 East Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Grades: K-12
| 378 students
Rank: #1515.
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14250 West Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1616.
Della S. Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31-495 Robert Rd.
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 343-7570
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 343-7570
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #1717.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #1818.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65750 Avenida Jalisco
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7244
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7244
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #1919.
Desert Hot Springs High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65850 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,718 students
Rank: #2020.
Desert Springs Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #2121.
Cathedral City Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
69300 Converse Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #2222.
Bubbling Wells Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67501 Camino Campanero
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7230
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7230
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #2323.
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67067 Desert View
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-2223
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-2223
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #2424.
Painted Hills Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9250 Sonora Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #2525.
Julius Corsini Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68750 Hacienda Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7260
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7260
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2626.
Mt. San Jacinto High School
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30800 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8563
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8563
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 District Center Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 883-2700
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 883-2700
Grades: n/a
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palm Springs Unified School District?
Palm Springs Unified School District manages 27 public schools serving 19,797 students.
What is the rank of Palm Springs Unified School District?
Palm Springs Unified School District is ranked #1280 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs Unified School District?
81% of Palm Springs Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palm Springs Unified School District?
Palm Springs Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palm Springs Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,450 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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