For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,319 students in Palm Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Palm Springs, CA are Cielo Vista Charter and Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Springs, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Palm Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Palm Springs, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cielo Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 South Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-8250
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Gr: K-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Palm Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ramon Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2248 E. Ramon Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Gr: 7-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Palm Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Palm Springs, CA include Cielo Vista Charter and Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Palm Springs?
2 public charter schools are located in Palm Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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