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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Indio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,273 students in Indio, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 988 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Indio, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Indio, CA are James Monroe Elementary School, Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies and John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indio, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Indio have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Indio, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
42-100 Yucca Ln.
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45-250 Dune Palms Rd.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3720
Gr: K-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
79-655 Miles Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41-633 Gore St.
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 834-3231
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Martin Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
47-733 Van Buren St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3870
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
47-368 Monroe St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-1544
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Shadow Hills High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
39-225 Jefferson St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 393-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
83-200 Dr. Carreon Blvd.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3860
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
82-850 Kenner Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3830
Gr: K-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Carrillo Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
43-775 Madison St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 238-9700
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain Vista Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
49-750 Hjorth St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-6888
Gr: K-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Desert Ridge Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
79-767 Avenue 39
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44-640 Clinton St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-3680
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Indio High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
81-750 Avenue 46
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,962 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44-300 Monroe St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3820
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
James Madison Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80-845 Avenue 46
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3850
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Indio Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
81-195 Miles Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
83-089 Highway 111
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-3660
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
45-100 Clinton St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3840
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Amistad High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
83-501 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3570
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s.
Special Education School
83-391 Dillon Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Gr: 12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Indio, CA?
How many public schools are located in Indio?
21 public schools are located in Indio.
What percentage of students in Indio go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Indio are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Indio?
Indio public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Indio are often viewed compared to one another?

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