Desert Christian Private School in La Quinta, CA, serves 30 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 14 teachers supporting grades K–12.
Approximately 52% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
As an alternative private school, Desert Christian offers a K–12 program tailored for a small enrollment size in a large suburban locale.
Desert Christian's tuition and acceptance rates align with local private school trends in Riverside, providing an option for families seeking small–class environments in California.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Desert Christian Private School?
The application deadline for Desert Christian Private School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Desert Christian Private School is Desert Christian Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori School Of The Valley (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First School Of The Desert-La Quinta (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
44996 Adams St
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-2999
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-2999
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 149 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2
Montessori School Of The Valley
Montessori School
43250 Warner Trl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
Tot Stop Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
77970 Delaware Pl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-6445
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-6445
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
42115 Yucca Ln
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-7127
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-7127
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 187 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9
34200 Cook St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 601-3900
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 601-3900
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Po Box 2443
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 440-5512
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 440-5512
7.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 7 students
75580 Ramon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 250-7289
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 250-7289
7.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of The Valley
Montessori School
43250 Warner Trl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9
50-800 Calle Paloma
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-8970
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-8970
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
82470 Bliss Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3786
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3786
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
44996 Adams St
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-2999
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-2999
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 149 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2
Montessori School Of The Valley
Montessori School
43250 Warner Trl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
Tot Stop Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
77970 Delaware Pl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-6445
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-6445
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
42115 Yucca Ln
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-7127
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-7127
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 187 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Quinta High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79-255 Blackhawk Way
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45-250 Dune Palms Rd.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3720
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3720
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 748 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-495 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44-210 Warner Trail
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 772-4120
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 772-4120
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Horizon
Alternative School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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