Cabazon Elementary

Cabazon is a small desert community tucked between the San Gorgonio and San Jacinto mountains along the I-10 corridor, known more for its outlet mall and roadside dinosaurs than its schools — but Cabazon Elementary serves the tight-knit families who actually call this area home. The school faces real academic challenges, scoring in the lower third statewide across English, math, and science, so families who prioritize academics may want to supplement learning at home or explore options in neighboring Banning. That said, for families rooted in the Cabazon area, it's a small community school where kids aren't just a number, and the rugged high-desert setting gives everyday life a distinct, unhurried character all its own.