Public schools in Blythe, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Blythe, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,610
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Blythe public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Blythe, CA: 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,610 students, an average of 522 per school. The largest campus is Palo Verde High (740 students), and the largest elementary school is Felix J. Appleby Elementary (617).
Every listed school belongs to Palo Verde Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 82% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Blythe
Elementary schools in Blythe
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix J. Appleby Elementary Palo Verde Unified | KG–08 | 617 | 24.7:1 | |
| Margaret White Elementary Palo Verde Unified | KG–08 | 559 | 22.4:1 | |
| Ruth Brown Elementary Palo Verde Unified | KG–08 | 609 | 22.6:1 |
High schools in Blythe
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde High Palo Verde Unified | 09–12 | 740 | 21:1 | |
| Twin Palms Continuation Palo Verde Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 85 | 20.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Blythe
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe District Preschool Palo Verde Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.4%
- Hispanic73.8%
- Black8.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Blythe schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,610 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Blythe
How many public schools are in Blythe, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Blythe: 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,610 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Blythe?
All listed public schools with an address in Blythe belong to Palo Verde Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Blythe?
Palo Verde High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Blythe, with 740 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Blythe?
No school with an address in Blythe is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Blythe schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Blythe public schools is 22.4:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Blythe guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities