For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,362 students in La Quinta, CA (there are , serving 206 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in La Quinta, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in La Quinta, CA are Harry S. Truman Elementary School, La Quinta High School and La Quinta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Quinta, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in La Quinta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in La Quinta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
78-870 Avenue 50
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4230
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4230
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
La Quinta High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79-255 Blackhawk Way
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 2,488 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
La Quinta Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78-900 Avenue 50
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
77-800 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9424
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9424
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Horizon
Alternative School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
Gr: K-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-495 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Summit High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9760
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9760
Gr: 10-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
Gr: K-1
La Quinta, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Quinta, CA?
The top ranked public schools in La Quinta, CA include Harry S. Truman Elementary School, La Quinta High School and La Quinta Middle School.
How many public schools are located in La Quinta?
8 public schools are located in La Quinta.
What percentage of students in La Quinta go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in La Quinta are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Quinta?
La Quinta public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Quinta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Quinta include: Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs. Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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