For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,294 students in 92260, CA (there are , serving 905 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 92260, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 92260, CA are George Washington Charter, James Earl Carter Elementary School and Palm Desert High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92260 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92260, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92260, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
James Earl Carter Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74-251 Hovley Ln. East
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4370
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4370
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Palm Desert High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 1,389 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74-100 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4340
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4340
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 92260, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92260, CA include George Washington Charter, James Earl Carter Elementary School and Palm Desert High School.
How many public schools are located in 92260?
5 public schools are located in 92260.
What percentage of students in 92260 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 92260 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92260?
92260 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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