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#592 of 1,787 private schools in CA
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Xavier College Preparatory High School
High School · Palm Desert, CA
A private high school in Palm Desert, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
34200 COOK ST, Palm Desert, CA 92211
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Where Xavier College Preparatory High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,159/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,682
Median home value
$535,700
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier College Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Coachella Valley Arts InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Head2heart ScholarsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Desert Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 534 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Xavier College Preparatory High School is listed in Palm Desert, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Xavier College Preparatory High School
Xavier College Preparatory High School is a private high school in Palm Desert, CA, serving approximately 559 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Xavier College Preparatory High School
What grades does Xavier College Preparatory High School serve?
Xavier College Preparatory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Xavier College Preparatory High School?
Xavier College Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Xavier College Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Xavier College Preparatory High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Xavier College Preparatory High School rank in CA?
Xavier College Preparatory High School ranks #592 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Xavier College Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Xavier College Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Xavier College Preparatory High School a private school?
Yes, Xavier College Preparatory High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Xavier College Preparatory High School a religious school?
Xavier College Preparatory High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Riverside County
- Phone
- (760) 601-3900
- Area population (ZIP 92211)
- 27,375
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 64.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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