John Glenn Middle School of International Studies

Tucked in the heart of Indio — a city known for its deep cultural roots and its spot at the center of the Coachella Valley — John Glenn Middle School of International Studies brings a global focus to a community that already has a rich sense of place. The international studies lens gives academically curious families something a little different from the typical middle school experience, with math scores that rank notably higher than its English and science numbers, suggesting a real strength in quantitative thinking. For families settling into the greater Palm Springs area who want a school with a distinct identity and a curriculum that reaches beyond the textbook, John Glenn is worth a close look.