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Best Elementary Schools in indio, CA
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Elementary school education in Indio, California serves a desert community of roughly 100,000 residents in the Coachella Valley. The area is known for its diverse population, annual music and cultural festivals and family-friendly neighborhoods. The majority of children in the Desert Sands Unified School District and Coachella Valley Unified School District go to public elementary schools. Schools focus on the basics of academics, early reading and math, bilingual programs and social-emotional learning. Indio gives families access to basic education and a supportive environment for student growth through active community involvement, after-school activities in the arts and sports and resources for English learners. Families looking for a good elementary school will find the city even more appealing because it has affordable housing and community services.