Schools in 92262 — Palm Springs, California: 4 schools. Average score 6.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
92262 has 4 ranked schools in Palm Springs, averaging a Scope Score of 37.9/100 — 6.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 30.7 to 49.2, a 18.5-point spread.
How 92262 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Palm Springs High with a Scope Score of 49 and 12.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92262 averages 25.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92262 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92262 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92262 | Palm Springs | 4 | Developing 37.9/100 | — |
| 92260 | Palm Desert | 5 | Developing 49.8/100 | +11.9 |
| 92264 | Palm Springs | 3 | Developing 37.2/100 | -0.8 |
| 92253 | La Quinta | 7 | Developing 34.4/100 | -3.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92262
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92262 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 92262
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Springs High Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Katherine Finchy Elementary Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 19.4% | Developing 40/100 |
| 3 | Vista del Monte Elementary Palm Springs Unified On the Rise | 6.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 4 | Raymond Cree Middle Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 12.3% | Developing 31/100 |
Schools in 92262 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