Best Indio Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 877 students in Indio, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Indio, CA include Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School and Desert Christian Academy.
100% of private elementary schools in Indio, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Indio Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Desert Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
(Catholic)
(1)
82470 Bliss Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3786
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Indio, California

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
Gr: 3-11 | 12 students

Overview

This Town (Indio)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
877 Students
505,028 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
44,280 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1270

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
35%
28%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.74
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
57,646 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
221 Students
81,074 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
17%
# Black Students
8 Students
23,453 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
431 Students
193,485 Students
% White Students
49%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,903 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
169 Students
122,442 Students
% of Others Students
19%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Indio, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Indio, CA include Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School and Desert Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Indio?
2 private elementary schools are located in Indio.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Indio?
100% of private elementary schools in Indio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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