For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,696 students in La Quinta, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Quinta, CA are Harry S. Truman Elementary School, La Quinta Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Quinta, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Quinta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Quinta, CA (2026)
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 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
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 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in La Quinta, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Quinta, CA include Harry S. Truman Elementary School, La Quinta Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Quinta?
5 public elementary schools are located in La Quinta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Quinta?
La Quinta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Quinta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Quinta include: Harry S. Truman Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs. Harry S. Truman Elementary School
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