For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,395 students in Palm Springs, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Palm Springs, CA are Cielo Vista Charter, Raymond Cree Middle School and Desert Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Springs, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Palm Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Palm Springs, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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: 3-12
| 379 students
Palm Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ramon Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2248 E. Ramon Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palm Springs, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palm Springs, CA include Cielo Vista Charter, Raymond Cree Middle School and Desert Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Palm Springs?
4 public middle schools are located in Palm Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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