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Cielo Vista Charter

Palm Springs Unified · Riverside County · 650 South Paseo Dorotea, Palm Springs, CA 92264-1406

(760) 416-8250 · www.psusd.us

7/10
#2027
Rank 2027 out of 5,722
Top 35%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1452 · 75th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2301 · 60th percentile
Science5/10 · #2811 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Cielo Vista Charter sits in the sun-drenched heart of Palm Springs, drawing families who want something a little different from the traditional district school experience. With notably strong English scores and solid math performance, it's a good fit for parents who value literacy and are looking for a K-8 environment where kids can grow roots before heading to high school. Palm Springs itself has a laid-back, arts-forward vibe with a tight-knit community feel, and Cielo Vista reflects that — it tends to attract engaged families who are drawn to the charter model and appreciate having one school carry their kids all the way through middle school.

Student Demographics

582 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
470 (81%)
White
49 (8%)
Filipino
23 (4%)
Multiple Races
17 (3%)
African American
10 (2%)
Asian
9 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners152 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged555 (95%)
Students with Disabilities57 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

824
Enrollment
41.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
21.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3525 · 42nd percentile

93 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found