Schools in Palm Desert, California (2025)
6 schools · 6,025 students · 4 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 808.
Ranked schools in Palm Desert
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 168George Washington CharterPalm Desert · Charter Elementary71% Math proficiency · 746 students
- 257James Earl Carter ElementaryPalm Desert · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 487 students
- 351Ronald Reagan ElementaryPalm Desert · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 808 students
- 451Palm Desert Charter MiddlePalm Desert · Charter Middle46% Math proficiency · 1,298 students
- 543Palm Desert HighPalm Desert · Public High34% Math proficiency · 2,079 students
- 632Abraham Lincoln ElementaryPalm Desert · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 607 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington Charter Palm Desert · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 67.9 Top 50% | 71% Math proficiency | 746 |
| 2 | James Earl Carter Elementary Palm Desert · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.8 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 487 |
| 3 | Ronald Reagan Elementary Palm Desert · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 808 |
| 4 | Palm Desert Charter Middle Palm Desert · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 51.0 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 1,298 |
| 5 | Palm Desert High Palm Desert · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.4 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 2,079 |
| 6 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary Palm Desert · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.9 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 607 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Palm Desert?
George Washington Charter is the highest-ranked school in Palm Desert with a Success Index (US) of 67.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert has 6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 6,025 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Palm Desert?
The median Enrollment across schools in Palm Desert is 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.