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La Quinta ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 206 students in La Quinta, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in La Quinta, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in La Quinta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in La Quinta, CA (2026-27)

Map of Desert Christian ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School
Desert Christian ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
78365 Hwy 111 Ste 401
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
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Map of First School Of The Desert-La Quinta
First School Of The Desert-La Quinta
Gr: NS-PK | 149 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
44996 Adams St
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-2999
(1)
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Map of La Quinta Christian Fellowship
La Quinta Christian Fellowship
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
50-800 Calle Paloma
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-8970
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La Quinta, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
206
Students
+23.4% (+39 students) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
-17.2% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Quinta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
206 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202569180179
202469175172
202367181174
202285189185
202185185180
202085179171
201986179175
201886173172
201784179180
201684173178
201584162167
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% Students of Color
24%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202524%51%34%
202424%51%34%
202327%50%33%
202217%48%33%
202117%48%32%
202017%48%32%
201913%48%31%
201813%47%31%
201729%50%32%
201629%49%32%
201529%49%32%
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0.49
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.490.740.65
20240.490.740.65
20230.500.740.65
20220.380.730.64
20210.380.730.64
20200.380.730.64
20190.250.730.63
20180.250.730.63
20170.290.720.61
20160.290.720.61
20150.290.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20254%11%5%
20244%11%5%
202310%11%5%
20221%10%4%
20211%10%4%
20201%10%4%
20172%10%4%
20162%10%4%
20152%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%16%9%
20249%16%9%
20235%16%9%
20225%16%8%
20215%16%9%
20205%16%9%
20191%16%8%
20181%17%8%
20171%17%8%
20161%17%8%
20151%17%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20232%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
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# White Students
36 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
18%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%37%52%
202417%37%52%
202314%38%52%
202216%40%54%
202116%40%54%
202016%40%54%
201913%41%56%
201813%41%56%
201714%43%58%
201614%43%58%
201514%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
142 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
69%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202569%29%26%
202469%29%26%
202369%28%25%
202277%28%25%
202177%27%25%
202077%27%24%
201986%26%24%
201886%26%23%
201783%24%22%
201683%24%22%
201583%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256:112:111:1
20246:112:111:1
20236:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:113:111:1
20209:113:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20179:113:112:1
20169:113:112:1
20159:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLa Quinta, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025121715
2024121715
2023121715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018121715
2017121715
2016121715
2015121715
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in La Quinta, CA?
3 private schools are located in La Quinta, CA.
What percentage of students in La Quinta go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in La Quinta are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Quinta?
33% of private schools in La Quinta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

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