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#2877 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Desert Adventist School

Elementary School

74200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Private
38
Students
12.7:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
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#2877 of 3,177 in CA

About Desert Adventist School

Desert Adventist School is an private elementary school in Palm Desert, CA 92260. The school serves approximately 38 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3/10, placing it in the 9.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

Compared to the 5 public schools in Palm Desert, Desert Adventist School rates higher overall (7.3 vs 4.7 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Desert Adventist School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Palm Desert, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
This School
vs
24.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
38
This School
vs
815
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.3
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Desert Adventist School (this school) 7.3
James Earl Carter Elementary 6.1
Abraham Lincoln Elementary 2.8
Palm Desert Charter Middle 4.3
George Washington Charter 5.8
Ronald Reagan Elementary 4.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.7:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.7 / 10
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Enrollment 38
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

74200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
DESERT ADVENTIST SCHOOL Palm Desert 0.0 mi 7.3
James Earl Carter Elementary Palm Desert 0.9 mi 6.1
Coachella Valley Arts Institute Palm Desert 1.1 mi 7.3
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Palm Desert 1.7 mi 2.8
Palm Desert Charter Middle Palm Desert 1.7 mi 4.3
Morning Stars Learning Program Palm Desert 1.9 mi 7.3
Palm Desert High Palm Desert 1.9 mi 6.8
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Palm Desert 2.1 mi 7.3
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE DESERT Palm Desert 2.1 mi 7.3
Aleph Schoolhouse Palm Desert 2.2 mi 7.3
XAVIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Palm Desert 2.6 mi 7.3
Xavier College Preparatory High School Palm Desert 2.6 mi 7.3
George Washington Charter Palm Desert 2.9 mi 5.8
Rancho Mirage Elementary Rancho Mirage 3.1 mi 5.9
Ronald Reagan Elementary Palm Desert 3.2 mi 4.4
Gerald R. Ford Elementary Indian Wells 4.0 mi 6.3
Della S. Lindley Elementary Thousand Palms 4.6 mi 4.7
PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER Palm Desert 4.0 mi 7.3
Palm Desert Learning Tree Center Palm Desert 4.0 mi 7.3
TOT STOP PRESCHOOL Palm Desert 4.1 mi 7.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
DESERT ADVENTIST SCHOOL Palm Desert, CA 7.3
West Sonoma County Consortium Sebastopol, CA 7.3
MURRIETA RANCH PRESCHOOL Murrieta, CA 7.2
SYCAMORE SCHOOL Malibu, CA 7.2
GUIDEPOST AT LAS FLORES Laguna Hills, CA 7.4
MARGUERITE CHRISTIAN PRE SCHOOL Mission Viejo, CA 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Desert Adventist School

What grades does Desert Adventist School serve?

Desert Adventist School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Desert Adventist School?

Desert Adventist School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Adventist School?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Adventist School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Desert Adventist School rank in CA?

Desert Adventist School is ranked #2877 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Desert Adventist School's MySchoolScout rating?

Desert Adventist School has a composite rating of 7.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Desert Adventist School a private school?

Yes, Desert Adventist School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Riverside
Phone
(760) 779-1799
Data Year
2025–2026

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