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Best Rancho Mirage Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 344 students in Rancho Mirage, CA (there are 2 public schools, serving 1,800 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Rancho Mirage, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Rancho Mirage, CA is Palm Valley School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.

Top-Ranked Rancho Mirage Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Rancho Mirage)
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
344 Students
665,930 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
55,547 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1231
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,000
$18,144
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
15 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
140 Students
236,091 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 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
124 Students
189,314 Students
% of Others Students
36%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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