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La Quinta Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

Map of Desert Christian Private School
Desert Christian Private School
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 24 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

3
Private Schools
206
Students
18
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Quinta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
206 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
24%
52%
0.49
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
36 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
18%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
142 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
69%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
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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