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La Quinta Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 206 students in La Quinta, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in La Quinta, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in La Quinta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in La Quinta, CA (2026-27)

Map of Desert Christian Private School
Desert Christian Private School
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
78365 Hwy 111 Ste 401
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
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Map of First School Of The Desert-La Quinta
First School Of The Desert-La Quinta
Gr: NS-PK | 149 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
44996 Adams St
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-2999
(1)
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Map of La Quinta Christian Fellowship
La Quinta Christian Fellowship
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
50-800 Calle Paloma
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-8970
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La Quinta, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
206
Students
+23.4% (+39 students) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
-17.2% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Quinta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
206 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202569180179
202469175172
202367181174
202285189185
202185185180
202085179171
201986179175
201886173172
201784179180
201684173178
201584162167
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% Students of Color
24%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202524%51%34%
202424%51%34%
202327%50%33%
202217%48%33%
202117%48%32%
202017%48%32%
201913%48%31%
201813%47%31%
201729%50%32%
201629%49%32%
201529%49%32%
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0.49
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.490.740.65
20240.490.740.65
20230.500.740.65
20220.380.730.64
20210.380.730.64
20200.380.730.64
20190.250.730.63
20180.250.730.63
20170.290.720.61
20160.290.720.61
20150.290.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%11%5%
20244%11%5%
202310%11%5%
20221%10%4%
20211%10%4%
20201%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20152%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%16%9%
20249%16%9%
20235%16%9%
20225%16%8%
20215%16%9%
20205%16%9%
20191%16%8%
20181%17%8%
20171%17%8%
20161%17%8%
20151%17%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20232%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
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# White Students
36 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
18%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%37%52%
202417%37%52%
202314%38%52%
202216%40%54%
202116%40%54%
202016%40%54%
201913%41%56%
201813%41%56%
201714%43%58%
201614%43%58%
201514%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 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
142 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
69%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202569%29%26%
202469%29%26%
202369%28%25%
202277%28%25%
202177%27%25%
202077%27%24%
201986%26%24%
201886%26%23%
201783%24%22%
201683%24%22%
201583%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256:112:111:1
20246:112:111:1
20236:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20179:113:112:1
20169:113:112:1
20159:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025121715
2024121715
2023121715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018121715
2017121715
2016121715
2015121715
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in La Quinta, CA?
3 private schools are located in La Quinta, CA.
What percentage of students in La Quinta go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in La Quinta are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Quinta?
33% of private schools in La Quinta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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