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Best Desert Hot Springs Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,484 students in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA are Desert Springs Middle School and Painted Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desert Hot Springs, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Desert Hot Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Springs Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Painted Hills Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9250 Sonora Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
11555 Palm Dr., Ste. A
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA include Desert Springs Middle School and Painted Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Desert Hot Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Desert Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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