Palm Desert Learning Tree Center

42675 Washington St Palm Desert, CA 92211
www.thelearningtreecenter.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Palm Desert Learning Tree Center in Palm Desert, CA, serves 214 students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
  • Founded in 1979, the school offers programs for early elementary grades with a student–teacher ratio of 27:1 across 8 teachers.
  • The school's student body is 56.9% students of color, reflecting diversity within this California early learning program.
  • As a co–ed elementary school, Palm Desert Learning Tree Center provides education in a small city community without religious affiliation.
  • Enrollment of 214 students positions the school among local early learning centers serving Palm Desert families seeking nonsectarian elementary education.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979

Student Body

Total Students
214 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Palm Desert Learning Tree Center?
The application deadline for Palm Desert Learning Tree Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
From my experience for 2 kids for 3 years really amazing school and stuff really like family, learning tree is just the best school in the valley, very clean. The teachers so kindly and nice, everyone they're smiling and happy all the year, Ms. Faith she encouraged me and helped me a lot about the potty for my daughter Tara and we succeed from the first week, Ms. Daisey so so nice, also Ms. Bee and Ms. Ali they are such as great teachers they put it a lot of efforts with kids, Ms. Nikkie very nice and smiling teachers and very learn full. and we love all the stuff in the kitchen very organized and clean and all the time they make amazing healthy menu for the kids every month they changed and add new things. Also, we love all the programs after school and very good prices the gymnastics and ballet classes. Every year we waiting the amazing christmas and Halloween party that's they did for them. I'm so lucky to have you guys thank you so much for all your efforts.
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5  
Both our children have attended this school since preschool. Our oldest is now in 5th grade and has acquired the strongest foundation I could have hoped for as he prepares for middle school. I owe so much to this school whose attention to academic excellence and the teaching of respecting self, others and school has helped our children sooooo much!
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5  
My daughter started preschool at the Learning Tree when she was 2 - she is still there and now in the 2nd grade. We have been more than pleased with the education she has received. The past 3 years she has received Academic Excellence and has been a Student Council Representative. They offer after school athletic programs which are wonderful. The staff is awesome - very attentive and caring. We look forward to the next 3 years with the Learning Tree!
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The average private school tuition in Riverside County, CA is $8,030 for elementary schools and $13,783 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Riverside County, CA is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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