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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 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 14,388 students in Palm Springs Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Palm Springs Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
21,029 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
996 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Palm Springs Unified School District, which is ranked #1282 of all 1,931 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
0.65
# American Indian Students
83 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
519 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
17,104 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
54%
# Black Students
886 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,840 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
9%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
564 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,784
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,425
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,548
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,586
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,634
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,550
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,540
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,578
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,550
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,613
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,719
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,759
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,743
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,356 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,252 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$470 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$405 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,356
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,252
$19,787
Best Palm Springs Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rancho Mirage Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Cielo Vista Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 S. Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Grades: K-8
| 872 students
Rank: #33.
Sunny Sands Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
Katherine Finchy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 E. Tachevah Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8190
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8190
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Landau Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 608 students
Rank: #66.
Vista Del Monte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2744 N. Via Miraleste
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8176
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8176
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Raymond Cree Middle School
Magnet 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
| 708 students
Rank: #88.
Cahuilla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
833 E. Mesquite Ave.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8161
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8161
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #99.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 690 students
Rank: #1010.
James Workman Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,028 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2248 E. Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Grades: K-12
| 436 students
Rank: #1212.
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14250 W. Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Grades: K-5
| 711 students
Rank: #1313.
Della S. Lindley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 584 students
Rank: #1414.
Agua Caliente Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1515.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Magnet 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
| 953 students
Rank: #1616.
Bella Vista Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 755 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Springs Middle School
Magnet 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
| 803 students
Rank: #1818.
Cathedral City Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 653 students
Rank: #1919.
Bubbling Wells Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 665 students
Rank: #2020.
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 666 students
Rank: #2121.
Painted Hills Middle School
Magnet 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
| 741 students
Rank: #2222.
Julius Corsini Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 409 students
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