For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,441 students in La Quinta, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Quinta, CA are La Quinta Middle School, Horizon and Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Quinta, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in La Quinta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Quinta, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Quinta Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78-900 Avenue 50
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Horizon
Alternative School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
Gr: K-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-495 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
La Quinta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Quinta, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Quinta, CA include La Quinta Middle School, Horizon and Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Quinta?
3 public middle schools are located in La Quinta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Quinta?
La Quinta public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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