For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,471 students in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA are Desert Springs Middle School and Painted Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desert Hot Springs, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Desert Hot Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Springs Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Painted Hills Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9250 Sonora Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA include Desert Springs Middle School and Painted Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Desert Hot Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Desert Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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