La Quinta · 92253
One ZIP code.Very different school stories.
Explore the public schools listed in 92253, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.
The schools in 92253 are the same schools listed on the La Quinta page.
92253 at a glance
92253 (La Quinta) has 7 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.
One ZIP, different school levels
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Elementary schools
Explore elementary →38.9
3 comparable schools · average 29.6/100 · range 25.1–35.9
Middle schools
Explore middle →38.6
2 comparable schools · average 20.9/100 · range 20.2–21.6
High schools
Explore high →54.0
1 comparable schools · average 51.4/100 · range 51.4–51.4
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Schools in 92253
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Elementary schools in 92253 · 3 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Desert Sands Unified | 11.1% | 51st percentile · SolidScope Score 36/100 | |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary Desert Sands Unified | 15.8% | 29th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100 | |
| Horizon Desert Sands Unified | 8.3% | 22nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100 |
Middle schools in 92253 · 2 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta Middle Desert Sands Unified | 10.5% | 15th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 22/100 | |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle Desert Sands Unified | 5.4% | 12th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 20/100 |
High schools in 92253 · 2 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta High Desert Sands Unified | 19.1% | 45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 51/100 | |
| Summit High (Continuation) Desert Sands Unified continuation high school | 2.8% | 90th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 32/100 |
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Read more →Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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