Schools in 92260 — Palm Desert, California: 92260 schools average 5.0 points above the state — but the range is 17.3 points wide.
92260 has 5 ranked schools in Palm Desert, averaging a Scope Score of 49.8/100 — 5.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 40.8 to 58.1, a 17.3-point spread.
How 92260 schools perform
The top-ranked school is George Washington Charter with a Scope Score of 58 and 37.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92260 averages 22.0%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92260 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92260 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92260 | Palm Desert | 5 | Developing 49.8/100 | — |
| 92262 | Palm Springs | 4 | Developing 37.9/100 | -11.9 |
| 92264 | Palm Springs | 3 | Developing 37.2/100 | -12.7 |
| 92253 | La Quinta | 7 | Developing 34.4/100 | -15.4 |
| 92251 | Imperial | 6 | Developing 44.1/100 | -5.7 |
| 92250 | Holtville | 4 | Developing 48.6/100 | -1.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92260
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92260 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 92260
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington Charter Desert Sands Unified Strong All-Around | 37.9% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Palm Desert High Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 23.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | James Earl Carter Elementary Desert Sands Unified On the Rise | 30.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Palm Desert Charter Middle Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 22.5% | Developing 44/100 |
| 5 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 41/100 |
Schools in 92260 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology