For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,064 students in Indio, CA (there are 21 public schools, serving 14,273 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Indio, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Indio, CA include Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School and Desert Christian Academy.
Top-Ranked Indio Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9
82470 Bliss Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3786
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3786
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
42115 Yucca Ln
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-7127
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-7127
Gr: PK-K | 187 students
Indio, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Indio Christian Center Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School (Christian)
84155 Corregidor Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 592-1782
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 592-1782
Gr: 3-11 | 12 students
Overview
This Town (Indio)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,064 Students
665,620 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
47 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1263
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
222 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
16%
# Black Students
9 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
441 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
343 Students
189,147 Students
% of Others Students
32%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Indio, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Indio, CA include Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School and Desert Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Indio?
3 private schools are located in Indio.
What percentage of students in Indio go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Indio are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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