Schools in Palm Springs Unified, California (2025)
26 schools · 19,365 students · 25 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 692.
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Ranked schools in Palm Springs Unified
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 144Cielo Vista CharterPalm Springs · Charter Elementary47% Math proficiency · 824 students
- 241Katherine Finchy ElementaryPalm Springs · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 341Rancho Mirage ElementaryRancho Mirage · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 349 students
- 435Palm Springs HighPalm Springs · Public High33% Math proficiency · 1,497 students
- 535Rio Vista ElementaryCathedral City · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 637 students
- 634Vista del Monte ElementaryPalm Springs · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 435 students
- 732Sunny Sands ElementaryCathedral City · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 692 students
- 829Della S. Lindley ElementaryThousand Palms · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 552 students
- 928Cahuilla ElementaryPalm Springs · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 1028James Workman MiddleCathedral City · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 1,020 students
- 1128Cathedral City HighCathedral City · Public High24% Math proficiency · 1,334 students
- 1226Landau ElementaryCathedral City · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 1325Rancho Mirage HighRancho Mirage · Public High24% Math proficiency · 1,401 students
- 1423Raymond Cree MiddlePalm Springs · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 721 students
- 1519Cathedral City ElementaryCathedral City · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 606 students
- 1619Bubbling Wells ElementaryDesert Hot Springs · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 1717Bella Vista ElementaryDesert Hot Springs · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 779 students
- 1816Two Bunch Palms ElementaryDesert Hot Springs · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 717 students
- 1916Cabot Yerxa ElementaryDesert Hot Springs · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 664 students
- 2015Nellie N. Coffman MiddleCathedral City · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 914 students
- 2115Julius Corsini ElementaryDesert Hot Springs · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 397 students
- 2215Desert Hot Springs HighDesert Hot Springs · Public High14% Math proficiency · 1,687 students
- 2315Agua Caliente ElementaryCathedral City · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 645 students
- 2414Desert Springs MiddleDesert Hot Springs · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 749 students
- 258Painted Hills MiddleDesert Hot Springs · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 722 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 43.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 824 |
| 2 | Katherine Finchy Elementary Palm Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 3 | Rancho Mirage Elementary Rancho Mirage · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 41.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 349 |
| 4 | Palm Springs High Palm Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.6 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 1,497 |
| 5 | Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.5 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 637 |
| 6 | Vista del Monte Elementary Palm Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 33.5 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 435 |
| 7 | Sunny Sands Elementary Cathedral City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.9 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 692 |
| 8 | Della S. Lindley Elementary Thousand Palms · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 28.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 552 |
| 9 | Cahuilla Elementary Palm Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 10 | James Workman Middle Cathedral City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,020 |
| 11 | Cathedral City High Cathedral City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.6 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 1,334 |
| 12 | Landau Elementary Cathedral City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.4 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 13 | Rancho Mirage High Rancho Mirage · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 1,401 |
| 14 | Raymond Cree Middle Palm Springs · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 721 |
| 15 | Cathedral City Elementary Cathedral City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 606 |
| 16 | Bubbling Wells Elementary Desert Hot Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 17 | Bella Vista Elementary Desert Hot Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.3 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 779 |
| 18 | Two Bunch Palms Elementary Desert Hot Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 19 | Cabot Yerxa Elementary Desert Hot Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 664 |
| 20 | Nellie N. Coffman Middle Cathedral City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 914 |
| 21 | Julius Corsini Elementary Desert Hot Springs · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 22 | Desert Hot Springs High Desert Hot Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.8 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 1,687 |
| 23 | Agua Caliente Elementary Cathedral City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 645 |
| 24 | Desert Springs Middle Desert Hot Springs · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.8 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 749 |
| 25 | Painted Hills Middle Desert Hot Springs · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 8.3 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 722 |
Other schools in Palm Springs Unified
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Palm Springs Unified?
Cielo Vista Charter is the highest-ranked school in Palm Springs Unified with a Success Index (US) of 43.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Palm Springs Unified?
Palm Springs Unified has 26 schools (16 elementary, 4 high, 5 middle, 1 other) educating 19,365 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Palm Springs Unified?
The median Enrollment across schools in Palm Springs Unified is 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.