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Best Coachella Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,276 students in Coachella, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Coachella, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Coachella, CA are David W. Long Elementary School, Peter Pendleton Elementary School and Valle Del Sol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coachella, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Coachella have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Coachella, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David W. Long Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5383 Bridlepath Dr.
Coachella, CA 92236
(909) 463-1626
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Peter Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
84-750 Calle Rojo
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0178
Gr: K-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #33.
Valle Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51-433 Education Way
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-1025
Gr: K-6 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Coral Mountain Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51-375 Van Buren St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-3525
Gr: K-6 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
82-489 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0097
Gr: 7-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #66.
Palm View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1390 Seventh St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2861
Gr: K-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
49-601 Avenida De Oro
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2004
Gr: K-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
85-270 Valley Rd.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-4651
Gr: K-6 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
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Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50-930 Calhoun St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Gr: K-8 | 1,454 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Bobby Duke Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85-358 Bagdad Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0139
Gr: 7-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Coachella, CA?
How many public schools are located in Coachella?
10 public schools are located in Coachella.
What percentage of students in Coachella go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Coachella are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coachella?
Coachella public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Coachella are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Coachella include: Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School vs. Bobby Duke Middle School

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