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Best Desert Hot Springs Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,296 students in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA are Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School and Desert Hot Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desert Hot Springs, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Desert Hot Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14250 West Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Gr: K-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
65750 Avenida Jalisco
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7244
Gr: K-5 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Desert Hot Springs High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
65850 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Desert Springs Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Bubbling Wells Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
67501 Camino Campanero
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7230
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
67067 Desert View
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-2223
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Painted Hills Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9250 Sonora Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Julius Corsini Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
68750 Hacienda Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7260
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA include Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School and Desert Hot Springs High School.
How many public schools are located in Desert Hot Springs?
8 public schools are located in Desert Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Desert Hot Springs are often viewed compared to one another?

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