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Palm Springs Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 926 students in Palm Springs, CA, 15% of all K-12 students in Palm Springs, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Palm Springs, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Palm Springs Private Schools (2026-27)

Desert Chapel Christian School Photo
Desert Chapel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
710 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-2772
(4)
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Map of St. Theresa Elementary School
St. Theresa Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
455 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 960-4919
(1)
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Map of Creative Beginnings Montessori Center
Creative Beginnings Montessori Center
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students
Montessori School
332 W Alejo Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-6333
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Map of Kiddie Kollege
Kiddie Kollege
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
490 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-3767
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Map of King's Schools Of The Desert
King's Schools Of The Desert
Gr: K-8 | 251 students
Sports: 6
Christian
67675 Bolero Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 324-5464
(1)
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Map of Montessori School Of Palm Springs
Montessori School Of Palm Springs
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students
Montessori School
3692 E Chia Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-2502
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Palm Springs, California Private Schools (Closed)

Stepping Stones Photo
Stepping Stones
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
Online Only
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 919-2428
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Palm Springs, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
926
Students
$10,500
Avg. Tuition
23
Avg. Class Size
62%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palm Springs)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
926 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
62%
52%
0.76
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
24 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
59 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
6%
11%
# Hispanic Students
258 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
16%
# Black Students
45 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
277 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
30%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
255 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
65 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
60%
Average Class Size
23 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1132
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,500
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$9,629
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palm Springs, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Palm Springs, CA include Desert Chapel Christian School and St. Theresa Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Palm Springs?
6 private schools are located in Palm Springs.
How diverse are private schools in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs private schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Palm Springs go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Palm Springs are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palm Springs?
50% of private schools in Palm Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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