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Rancho Mirage Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 344 students in Rancho Mirage, CA, 16% of all K-12 students in Rancho Mirage, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rancho Mirage Private Schools (2026-27)

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Palm Valley School
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
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Rancho Mirage, CA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
344
Students
$18,000
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rancho Mirage)
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
3,907 Schools
# Students
344 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
36%
52%
0.69
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
15 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
140 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
124 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
36%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1231
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,000
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$9,629
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rancho Mirage, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Rancho Mirage, CA is Palm Valley School.
How many private schools are located in Rancho Mirage?
1 private schools are located in Rancho Mirage.
What percentage of students in Rancho Mirage go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Rancho Mirage are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

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