For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,905 students in Thermal, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thermal, CA are Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Oasis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thermal, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thermal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Thermal, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82-225 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5171
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5171
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
John Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
87-163 Center St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88175 74th Ave.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Las Palmitas Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200
Gr: K-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Thermal, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thermal, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thermal, CA include Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Oasis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thermal?
4 public elementary schools are located in Thermal.
What is the racial composition of students in Thermal?
Thermal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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