For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,634 students in 92262, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 463 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 92262, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92262, CA are Palm Springs High School, Katherine Finchy Elementary School and Vista Del Monte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92262 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92262, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92262, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Grades: K-12
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92262, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92262, CA include Palm Springs High School, Katherine Finchy Elementary School and Vista Del Monte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92262?
5 public schools are located in 92262.
What percentage of students in 92262 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 92262 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92262?
92262 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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