Best Schools in Thousand Palms, California
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Della S. Lindley Elementary
Elementary · Palm Springs Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$260,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$260,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +0.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Thousand Palms schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Thousand Palms
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Della S. Lindley Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $80,280
- Median home value
- $260,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Thousand Palms compares
Median household income
$80k
81% of California median
About Schools in Thousand Palms, California
Thousand Palms, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in Thousand Palms show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Thousand Palms is Della S. Lindley Elementary with a composite score of 6.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Thousand Palms is served by 1 school district: Palm Springs Unified. These districts collectively serve 20,416 students.
Thousand Palms's community shows 22% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $80,280. The poverty rate in the area is 10.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 575 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 |
Schools in Thousand Palms
Thousand Palms, California · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$80,280
Median Home Value
$260,500
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
Population
7,662
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Community Profile
Thousand Palms has a median household income of $80,280. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $260,500, with a median rent of $1,432/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.4%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Thousand Palms, California
How many schools are in Thousand Palms, California?
Thousand Palms has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Thousand Palms, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Thousand Palms is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Thousand Palms, California?
The top-ranked school in Thousand Palms on MySchoolScout is Della S. Lindley Elementary with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Thousand Palms, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Thousand Palms on MySchoolScout is Della S. Lindley Elementary with a composite score of 6.6/10.
How many school districts serve Thousand Palms, California?
Thousand Palms is served by 1 school district: Palm Springs Unified.
What is the education level in Thousand Palms, California?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Thousand Palms have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Thousand Palms, California?
The median household income in Thousand Palms is approximately $80,280 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thousand Palms, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Thousand Palms is 19.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Thousand Palms, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.