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8 schools in Desert Hot Springs

California · Public K-12

In total, Desert Hot Springs hosts 8 public K-12 schools with about 6,296 students, an average of 787 per campus.

7-year change in Desert Hot Springs

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,296
-712 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
8%
was 10%
% Hispanic
82%
was 79%
% Black
5%
was 7%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bella Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-05779
Bubbling Wells ElementaryElementaryKG-05581
Cabot Yerxa ElementaryElementaryKG-05664
Desert Hot Springs HighHigh09-121,687
Desert Springs MiddleMiddle06-08749
Julius Corsini ElementaryElementaryKG-05397
Painted Hills MiddleMiddle06-08722
Two Bunch Palms ElementaryElementaryKG-05717

About Desert Hot Springs

Across Desert Hot Springs, California, 8 public schools instructs about 6,296 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Desert Hot Springs is around 787 students, 36% above the California average of about 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,296 students, contracted 10% from the 7,008 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 79% to 82% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Desert Hot Springs discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Desert Hot Springs, California?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Desert Hot Springs, with a combined enrollment of about 6,296.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs has 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs High is the largest public school in Desert Hot Springs by enrollment, with approximately 1,687 students.
What school districts serve Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs public schools are operated by Palm Springs Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Desert Hot Springs cover?
Public schools in Desert Hot Springs serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.