For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,259 students in 92234, CA (there are , serving 91 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 92234, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92234, CA are Sunny Sands Elementary School, Cathedral City High School and Landau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92234 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92234, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92234, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunny Sands Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69-310 Mccallum Way
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Cathedral City High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Landau Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30310 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
James Workman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
67-700 Verona Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Cathedral City Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
69300 Converse Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Mt. San Jacinto High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30800 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8563
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8563
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
92234, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 92234, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92234, CA include Sunny Sands Elementary School, Cathedral City High School and Landau Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 92234?
8 public schools are located in 92234.
What percentage of students in 92234 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 92234 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92234?
92234 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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