For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,645 students in 92264, CA (there are , serving 457 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 92264, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92264, CA are Cielo Vista Charter, Cahuilla Elementary School and Desert Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92264 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92264, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92264, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Cahuilla Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
833 East Mesquite Ave.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8161
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8161
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Desert Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2248 East Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
92264, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ramon Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2248 E. Ramon Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Gr: 7-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 92264, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92264, CA include Cielo Vista Charter, Cahuilla Elementary School and Desert Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in 92264?
4 public schools are located in 92264.
What percentage of students in 92264 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 92264 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92264?
92264 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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