Desert Learning Academy
Palm Springs, CA · Palm Springs Unified · Grades 1-12
274th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Desert Learning Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Desert Learning Academy 274th of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2016 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Desert Learning Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 171 students tested
Desert Learning Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 378 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2016
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.4% | 70.1% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| White | 27.1% | 16.4% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 6.6% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Desert Learning Academy
Typical home value $601K in zip 92264 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near Desert Learning Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –SunrisePalm Springs Unified · 0.2 mi away
- –Landau ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 2.9 mi away
- –Sunny SandsPalm Springs Unified · 3.9 mi away
- –Della Lindley #2Palm Springs Unified · 7.1 mi away
- –Two Bunch Palms #1Palm Springs Unified · 9 mi away
- –Bubbling Wells #2Palm Springs Unified · 10.1 mi away
- –Idyllwild State PreschoolHemet Unified · 10.3 mi away
- 6HorizonDesert Sands Unified · 13.9 mi away222nd of 447
ELA 38% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Desert Learning Academy in?
Desert Learning Academy is part of the Palm Springs Unified district in Palm Springs, California.
Is Desert Learning Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desert Learning Academy 274th of 447 California schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Desert Learning Academy?
Hispanic 70%, White 16%, Black 7%, Two or more races 3% (378 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desert Learning Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92264 is $601K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.