For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,397 students in Thermal, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Thermal, CA are Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Coachella Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thermal, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Thermal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Thermal, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82-225 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5171
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5171
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
John Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
87-163 Center St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Coachella Valley High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
83-800 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Gr: 9-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Desert Mirage High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 1,974 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88175 74th Ave.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Toro Canyon Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244
Gr: 7-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
La Familia Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56-615 Olive St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5929
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5929
Gr: 10-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #88.
Las Palmitas Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200
Gr: K-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: n/an/a
87-225 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 848-1109
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 848-1109
Thermal, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thermal, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Thermal, CA include Westside Elementary School, John Kelley Elementary School and Coachella Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Thermal?
9 public schools are located in Thermal.
What is the racial composition of students in Thermal?
Thermal public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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