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Schools in 92264 — Palm Springs, California: 3 schools. Average score 5.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

92264 has 3 ranked schools in Palm Springs, averaging a Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 5.2 points below the state average of 38.9 (a state average weighted to 92264's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 26.3 to 42.2, a 15.9-point spread.

How 92264 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Cielo Vista Charter with a Scope Score of 42 and 26.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92264 averages 13.7%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 92264's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92264 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92264
92264Palm Springs333.6/100
92262Palm Springs2.4433.7/100+0.0
92234Cathedral City2.6834.8/100+1.1
92260Palm Desert9.6546.4/100+12.7
92240Desert Hot Springs9.9822.6/100-11.0
92236Coachella11.6935.6/100+1.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92264

2 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 92264

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range26.3 – 42.2
15.9 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 33.6/1003 ranked elementary schools1 Solid, 1 Developing, +1 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Cielo Vista Charter
Palm Springs Unified Culture First
26.9%Solid
42/100
2Desert Learning Academy
Palm Springs Unified Culture First
14.8%Developing
32/100
3Cahuilla Elementary
Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum
9.6%Needs Support
26/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 92264Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92264 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92264

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92264 (Palm Springs) good?
92264 has 3 ranked schools in Palm Springs, averaging a Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 5.2 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92264's own mix of school levels. 17.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92264?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92264 is Cielo Vista Charter with a Scope Score of 42/100 and 26.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92264 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92264 average a Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 5.2 points below the state average of 38.9, a state average weighted to zip code 92264's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 17.1% vs. 21.4% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92264?
Zip code 92264 has 3 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.