For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 206 students in La Quinta, CA (there are , serving 5,316 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in La Quinta, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in La Quinta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
草榴社区 Schools in La Quinta, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Desert Christian 草榴社区 School
Alternative School
78365 Hwy 111 Ste 401
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
44996 Adams St
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-2999
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-2999
Gr: NS-PK | 149 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2
50-800 Calle Paloma
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-8970
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-8970
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Overview
This Town (La Quinta)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
206 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
52%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
35 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
36 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
18%
37%
# 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
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
69%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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