For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,407 students in Palm Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palm Springs, CA are Cielo Vista Charter, Raymond Cree Middle School and Desert Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Springs, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Palm Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Palm Springs, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Raymond Cree Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Vista Chino
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-8283
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Desert Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2248 East Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Gr: K-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Palm Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ramon Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2248 E. Ramon Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Gr: 7-10
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palm Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palm Springs, CA include Cielo Vista Charter, Raymond Cree Middle School and Desert Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Palm Springs?
4 public middle schools are located in Palm Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
