Best Palm Desert Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,884 students in Palm Desert, CA (there are 6 public schools, serving 6,067 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Palm Desert, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Palm Desert, CA include Xavier College Preparatory High School and Sacred Heart School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Palm Desert, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Palm Desert Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-3513
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Xavier College Preparatory High School
(Catholic)
(1)
34200 Cook St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 601-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
The Academy Pdpcp
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
47321 Highway 74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-4360
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Desert Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
74200 Country Club Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 779-1799
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Montessori School Of The Desert
Montessori School
73925 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 773-0984
Grades: PK-1
| 82 students
Montessori School Of The Valley
Montessori School
43250 Warner Trl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
Grades: PK-3
| 24 students
Morning Stars Learning Program
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Daycare / Preschool
(4)
43-550 Palmila Circle
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 861-4545
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
47-535 Highway #74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6268
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Tot Stop Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
77970 Delaware Pl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-6445
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palm Desert, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Palm Desert, CA include Xavier College Preparatory High School and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Palm Desert, CA?
10 private schools are located in Palm Desert, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Palm Desert, CA?
Palm Desert, CA private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Palm Desert, CA go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Palm Desert, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palm Desert, CA?
50% of private schools in Palm Desert, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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