For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,353 students in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA are Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School and Desert Hot Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desert Hot Springs, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Desert Hot Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14250 West Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65750 Avenida Jalisco
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7244
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7244
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Hot Springs High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65850 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,718 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Springs Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #55.
Bubbling Wells Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67501 Camino Campanero
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7230
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7230
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #66.
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67067 Desert View
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-2223
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-2223
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #77.
Painted Hills Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9250 Sonora Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #88.
Julius Corsini Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68750 Hacienda Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7260
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7260
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Desert Hot Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Las Brisas High Continuation School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11555 Palm Dr., Ste. A
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA include Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School and Desert Hot Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Desert Hot Springs?
8 public schools are located in Desert Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Desert Hot Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Desert Hot Springs include: Two Bunch Palms Elementary School vs. Bubbling Wells Elementary School, Bubbling Wells Elementary School vs. Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School vs. Two Bunch Palms Elementary School
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