For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,301 students in Coachella, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Coachella, CA are David W. Long Elementary School, Coral Mountain Academy 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 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David W. Long Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5383 Bridlepath Dr.
Coachella, CA 92236
(909) 463-1626
Coachella, CA 92236
(909) 463-1626
Grades: K-5
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
Coral Mountain Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51-375 Van Buren St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-3525
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-3525
Grades: K-6
| 826 students
Rank: #33.
Valle Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51-433 Education Way
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-1025
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-1025
Grades: K-6
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Peter Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
84-750 Calle Rojo
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0178
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0178
Grades: K-6
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
82-489 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0097
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0097
Grades: 7-8
| 706 students
Rank: #66.
Imagine Schools Riverside County
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50-930 Calhoun St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-9200
Grades: K-8
| 1,330 students
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
49-601 Avenida De Oro
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2004
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2004
Grades: K-6
| 672 students
Rank: #88.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85-270 Valley Rd.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-4651
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-4651
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #99.
Palm View Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Seventh St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2861
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2861
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Rank: #1010.
Bobby Duke Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85-358 Bagdad Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0139
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0139
Grades: 7-8
| 708 students
Coachella, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1099 Orchard Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-6302
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pine Grove Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1099 Orchad Avenue
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-5340
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 391-5340
Grades: 5-12
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coachella, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Coachella, CA include David W. Long Elementary School, Coral Mountain Academy and Valle Del Sol Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coachella?
10 public schools are located in Coachella.
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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