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Desert Adventist School

Elementary School

74200 COUNTRY CLUB DR STE 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,404 of 1,787

In Palm Desert

#3 of 4

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About Desert Adventist School

Desert Adventist School is a private elementary school in Palm Desert, CA. Desert Adventist School serves approximately 31 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Desert Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,404 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.8 pts below CA schools

5.4

This school 5.4 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 31 students, Desert Adventist School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Desert Adventist School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

This School

24.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

815

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.4

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 45.2% vs 0%

White 35.5% vs 0%

Asian 12.9% vs 0%

Black 6.5% vs 0%

Desert Adventist School Palm Desert Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Desert Adventist School (this school)	—	31	14.8:1	5.4
James Earl Carter Elementary	0.9 mi	517	22.5:1	6.1
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	1.7 mi	593	23.7:1	3.2
Palm Desert Charter Middle	1.7 mi	1,389	28.3:1	5.9
George Washington Charter	2.9 mi	756	25.2:1	6.8
Ronald Reagan Elementary	3.2 mi	818	24.1:1	5.7

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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

B- 4.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C- 1.6 / 10

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Enrollment 31

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 45.2%

White 35.5%

Asian 12.9%

Black 6.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

74200 COUNTRY CLUB DR STE 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Desert Adventist School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. George Washington Charter (rated 6.8/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Della S. Lindley Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Thousand Palms), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rancho Mirage Elementary (rated 6.3/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Rancho Mirage), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Palm Desert, see our Palm Desert schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Desert Adventist School Palm Desert	0.0 mi	38	—
James Earl Carter Elementary Palm Desert	0.9 mi	517	6.1
Coachella Valley Arts Institute Palm Desert	1.1 mi	30	—
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Palm Desert	1.7 mi	593	3.2
Palm Desert Charter Middle Palm Desert	1.7 mi	1,389	5.9
Morning Stars Learning Program Palm Desert	1.9 mi	7	—
Palm Desert High Palm Desert	1.9 mi	2,039	6.9
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Palm Desert	2.0 mi	546	5.3
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE DESERT Palm Desert	2.1 mi	12	—
Aleph Schoolhouse Palm Desert	2.2 mi	18	—
XAVIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Palm Desert	2.6 mi	559	6.8
Xavier College Preparatory High School Palm Desert	2.6 mi	533	—
George Washington Charter Palm Desert	2.9 mi	756	6.8
Rancho Mirage Elementary Rancho Mirage	3.1 mi	336	6.3
Ronald Reagan Elementary Palm Desert	3.2 mi	818	5.7
Gerald R. Ford Elementary Indian Wells	4.0 mi	615	5.1
Della S. Lindley Elementary Thousand Palms	4.6 mi	575	6.6
PALM DESERT LEARNING TREE CENTER Palm Desert	4.0 mi	130	5.4
Palm Desert Learning Tree Center Palm Desert	4.0 mi	90	—
TOT STOP PRESCHOOL Palm Desert	4.1 mi	12	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92260 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,252

Median Home Value

$463,500

Median Rent

$1,654/mo

Population

30,751

College Educated

38.1%

Homeownership

62.9%

Avg Commute

20.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Median Age

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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 31 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Adventist School is 14.8:1. 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 ranks #1,404 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Desert Adventist School's MySchoolScout rating?

Desert Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Desert Adventist School a private school?

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

Is Desert Adventist School a religious school?

Desert Adventist School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 12 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 39 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 31
Gender Split: 35% M / 65% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 2
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Riverside County
Phone: (760) 779-1799

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