For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,733 students in Thermal, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Thermal, CA are Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Coachella Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thermal, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Thermal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thermal, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
82-225 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5171
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5171
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
John Kelley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
87-163 Center St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Coachella Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
83-800 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Grades: 9-12
| 2,657 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Mirage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 2,018 students
Rank: #55.
Toro Canyon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244
Grades: 7-8
| 982 students
Rank: #66.
Las Palmitas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #77.
Oasis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88175 74th Ave.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112
Grades: K-6
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
La Familia Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56-615 Olive St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5929
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5929
Grades: 10-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
87-225 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 848-1109
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 848-1109
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Thermal, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thermal, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Thermal, CA include Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Coachella Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Thermal?
9 public schools are located in Thermal.
What is the racial composition of students in Thermal?
Thermal public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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