Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 92260

8 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Palm Desert

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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George Washington Charter
Grades K–5 Charter · Desert Sands Unified
2.4 mi
59%
+17 vs state
68%
+21 vs state
58%
+22 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 50% 746 White 50%
Rancho Mirage Elementary
Grades K–5 · Palm Springs Unified
3.3 mi
29%
−13 vs state
39%
−8 vs state
34%
−1 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 82% 349 Hispanic 65%
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Grades K–5 · Desert Sands Unified
3.3 mi
26%
−16 vs state
38%
−8 vs state
38%
+3 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 31% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 87% 607 Hispanic 79%
Palm Desert Charter Middle
Grades 6–8 Charter · Desert Sands Unified
3.4 mi
43%
+6 vs state
64%
+15 vs state
41%
+5 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 61% 1,298 Hispanic 52%
Palm Desert High
Grades 9–12 · Desert Sands Unified
3.8 mi
38%
+6 vs state
69%
+12 vs state
48%
+10 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 49% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 60% 2,079 Hispanic 48%
James Earl Carter Elementary
Grades K–5 · Desert Sands Unified
4.1 mi
43%
+1 vs state
54%
+8 vs state
32%
−3 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 54% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 63% 487 Hispanic 52%
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Grades K–5 · Desert Sands Unified
5.9 mi
21%
−21 vs state
31%
−15 vs state
30%
−5 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 26% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 82% 627 Hispanic 80%
Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Grades K–5 · Desert Sands Unified
5.9 mi
55%
+13 vs state
65%
+19 vs state
53%
+18 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 55% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 63% 598 Hispanic 56%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.