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Best Cathedral City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,532 students in Cathedral City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cathedral City, CA are Sunny Sands Elementary School, Landau Elementary School and James Workman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cathedral City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cathedral City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cathedral City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunny Sands Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
69-310 Mccallum Way
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8635
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Landau Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30310 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8600
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
James Workman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
67-700 Verona Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-0032
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Cathedral City Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
69300 Converse Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8583
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Cathedral City, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Agua Caliente Elementary School (Closed 2024)
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
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 elementary schools in Cathedral City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cathedral City, CA include Sunny Sands Elementary School, Landau Elementary School and James Workman Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cathedral City?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cathedral City.
What is the racial composition of students in Cathedral City?
Cathedral City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cathedral City are often viewed compared to one another?

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