For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,161 students in 92203, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92203, CA are James Monroe Elementary School, Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School and Desert Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92203 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92203, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92203, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42-100 Yucca Ln.
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41-633 Gore St.
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 834-3231
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 834-3231
Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Desert Ridge Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
79-767 Avenue 39
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92203, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92203, CA include James Monroe Elementary School, Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School and Desert Ridge Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92203?
3 public elementary schools are located in 92203.
What is the racial composition of students in 92203?
92203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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