For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,044 students in 92260, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92260, CA are George Washington Charter and Palm Desert Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 92260 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 92260, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92260, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 92260, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 92260, CA include George Washington Charter and Palm Desert Charter Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 92260?
2 public charter schools are located in 92260.
What is the racial composition of students in 92260?
92260 public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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