For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,138 students in 92260, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92260, CA are George Washington Charter, James Earl Carter Elementary School and Palm Desert Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 92260 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92260, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92260, CA Public Elementary 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 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 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 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
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 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 92260, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 92260, CA include George Washington Charter, James Earl Carter Elementary School and Palm Desert Charter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92260?
4 public elementary schools are located in 92260.
What is the racial composition of students in 92260?
92260 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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