Public schools in Cathedral City, CA
9 open public schools with an address in Cathedral City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,752
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cathedral City public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Cathedral City, CA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,752 students, an average of 750 per school. The largest campus is Cathedral City High (1,334 students), and the largest elementary school is Sunny Sands Elementary (692).
Every listed school belongs to Palm Springs 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 20:1, lower than 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 95% 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 Cathedral City
Elementary schools in Cathedral City
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Caliente Elementary Palm Springs Unified | KG–05 | 645 | 20.3:1 | |
| Cathedral City Elementary Palm Springs Unified | KG–05 | 606 | 18.6:1 | |
| Landau Elementary Palm Springs Unified | KG–05 | 579 | 19.7:1 | |
| Rio Vista Elementary Palm Springs Unified | KG–05 | 637 | 20.8:1 | |
| Sunny Sands Elementary Palm Springs Unified | KG–05 | 692 | 21:1 |
Middle schools in Cathedral City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Workman Middle Palm Springs Unified | 06–08 | 1,020 | 21.8:1 | |
| Nellie N. Coffman Middle Palm Springs Unified | 06–08 | 914 | 20:1 |
High schools in Cathedral City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral City High Palm Springs Unified | 09–12 | 1,334 | 20:1 | |
| Mt. San Jacinto High Palm Springs Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 325 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.4%
- Hispanic87.4%
- Black1.6%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Cathedral City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,752 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cathedral City
How many public schools are in Cathedral City, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Cathedral City: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 6,752 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cathedral City?
All listed public schools with an address in Cathedral City belong to Palm Springs 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 Cathedral City?
Cathedral City High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cathedral City, with 1,334 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cathedral City?
No school with an address in Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cathedral City public schools is 20:1, lower than 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 Cathedral City 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