For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,185 students in Salton City, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Salton City, CA are Sea View Elementary School and West Shores High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salton City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Salton City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Salton City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sea View Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2467 Sea Shore Ave.
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1565
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1565
Gr: K-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
West Shores High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2381 Shore Hawk Ave.
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1360
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1360
Gr: 7-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Salton City, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Salton City, CA include Sea View Elementary School and West Shores High School.
How many public schools are located in Salton City?
2 public schools are located in Salton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Salton City?
Salton City public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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