For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,161 students in 92203, CA (there are , serving 807 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 92203, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 92203, CA are James Monroe Elementary School, Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School and Desert Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 92203 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 92203, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92203, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42-100 Yucca Ln.
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41-633 Gore St.
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 834-3231
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 834-3231
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Ridge Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
79-767 Avenue 39
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,018 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 92203, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 92203, CA include James Monroe Elementary School, Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School and Desert Ridge Academy.
How many public schools are located in 92203?
3 public schools are located in 92203.
What percentage of students in 92203 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 92203 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 92203?
92203 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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