For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,937 students in Thermal, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thermal, CA are Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Las Palmitas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thermal, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thermal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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
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 elementary schools in Thermal, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thermal, CA include Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Las Palmitas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thermal?
4 public elementary schools are located in Thermal.
What is the racial composition of students in Thermal?
Thermal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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