Public schools in Thermal, CA
9 open public schools with an address in Thermal, 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
7,330
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Thermal public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Thermal, CA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,330 students, an average of 916 per school. The largest campus is Coachella Valley High (2,300 students), and the largest elementary school is Las Palmitas Elementary (570).
Every listed school belongs to Coachella Valley 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 21.1:1, 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 94% 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 Thermal
Elementary schools in Thermal
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kelley Elementary Coachella Valley Unified | KG–06 | 505 | 15.8:1 | |
| Las Palmitas Elementary Coachella Valley Unified | KG–06 | 570 | 24.8:1 | |
| Oasis Elementary Coachella Valley Unified | KG–06 | 488 | 22.6:1 | |
| Westside Elementary Coachella Valley Unified | KG–06 | 349 | 19.3:1 |
Middle schools in Thermal
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toro Canyon Middle Coachella Valley Unified | 07–08 | 989 | 21.6:1 |
High schools in Thermal
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley High Coachella Valley Unified | 09–12 | 2,300 | 20.6:1 | |
| Desert Mirage High Coachella Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,875 | 22.2:1 | |
| La Familia Continuation High Coachella Valley Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 254 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Thermal
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley USD Special Ed PreK Coachella Valley Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic98.2%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Thermal schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,330 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Thermal
How many public schools are in Thermal, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Thermal: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,330 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Thermal?
All listed public schools with an address in Thermal belong to Coachella Valley 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 Thermal?
Coachella Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Thermal, with 2,300 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Thermal?
No school with an address in Thermal 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 Thermal schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Thermal public schools is 21.1:1, 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 Thermal 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