Total enrollment
6,752
-1,228 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
9 schools in Cathedral City
California · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Cathedral City comes to roughly 6,752 students across 9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Cathedral City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
6%
was 7%
% Hispanic
87%
was 86%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Caliente Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 645 |
| Cathedral City Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 606 |
| Cathedral City High | High | 09-12 | 1,334 |
| James Workman Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 1,020 |
| Landau Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 579 |
| Mt. San Jacinto High | High | 09-12 | 325 |
| Nellie N. Coffman Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 914 |
| Rio Vista Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 637 |
| Sunny Sands Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 692 |
About Cathedral City
Public education in Cathedral City, California runs across 9 schools that instructs roughly 6,752 students. By footprint, Cathedral City sits in the mid-sized bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Cathedral City is around 750 students, 30% noticeably above the California average of about 578.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 15%: 7,980 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,752 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Cathedral City discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.