For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,635 students in 92240, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92240, CA are Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School and Desert Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 92240 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 92240, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92240, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14250 West Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7220
Gr: K-5 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65750 Avenida Jalisco
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7244
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7244
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
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 | 740 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Bubbling Wells Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67501 Camino Campanero
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7230
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7230
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
67067 Desert View
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-2223
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-2223
Gr: K-5 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
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 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Julius Corsini Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
68750 Hacienda Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7260
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7260
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
92240, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Las Brisas High Continuation School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11555 Palm Dr., Ste. A
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 92240, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 92240, CA include Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School and Desert Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 92240?
7 public elementary schools are located in 92240.
What is the racial composition of students in 92240?
92240 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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