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9 schools in Thermal

California · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Thermal reaches 7,330 students across 9 schools, with a level mix of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Thermal

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,330
-954 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
98%
was 98%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Coachella Valley HighHigh09-122,300
Coachella Valley USD Special Ed PreKElementaryM-M·
Desert Mirage HighHigh09-121,875
John Kelley ElementaryElementaryKG-06505
La Familia Continuation HighHigh10-12254
Las Palmitas ElementaryElementaryKG-06570
Oasis ElementaryElementaryKG-06488
Toro Canyon MiddleMiddle07-08989
Westside ElementaryElementaryKG-06349

About Thermal

Thermal, California is home to 9 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 7,330 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 814, noticeably above the state mean of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,330 students, declined 12% from the 8,284 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Thermal discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Thermal?
Thermal, California has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,330 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Thermal?
Thermal has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Thermal?
Coachella Valley High is the largest public school in Thermal by enrollment, with approximately 2,300 students.
What school districts serve Thermal?
Thermal public schools are operated by Coachella Valley Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Thermal cover?
Public schools in Thermal serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.