For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,706 students in Blythe, CA (there are , serving 4 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Blythe, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Blythe, CA are Felix J. Appleby Elementary School, Palo Verde High School and Margaret White Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blythe, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Blythe have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blythe, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10321 Vernon Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Palo Verde High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
667 North Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Grades: 9-12
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret White Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Grades: K-8
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Ruth Brown Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 North Seventh Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Palms Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 West Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
295 East Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Grades: K
| 2 students
Blythe, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-1300
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Palo Verde Valley Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
811 W. Chanslorway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blythe, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Blythe, CA include Felix J. Appleby Elementary School, Palo Verde High School and Margaret White Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Blythe?
6 public schools are located in Blythe.
What percentage of students in Blythe go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Blythe are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blythe?
Blythe public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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