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Best 92274 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,330 students in 92274, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 92274, CA are Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Coachella Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92274 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92274, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92274, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
82-225 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5171
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
John Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
87-163 Center St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Coachella Valley High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
83-800 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Gr: 9-12 | 2,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Desert Mirage High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 1,875 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #55.
Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
88175 74th Ave.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Toro Canyon Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244
Gr: 7-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
La Familia Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
56-615 Olive St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5929
Gr: 10-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #88.
Las Palmitas Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: n/an/a
Coachella Valley Usd Special Educational Prek
87-225 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 848-1109

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 92274, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 92274, CA include Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Coachella Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 92274?
9 public schools are located in 92274.
What is the racial composition of students in 92274?
92274 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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