School District · California
Desert Sands Unified School District
📍 Indio, CA · Riverside County · NCES LEAID 0611110
Kindergarten – 12th
Grade Span
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Kindergarten – 12th
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District Mailing Address
47-950 Dune Palms Rd., La Quinta, CA 92253
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Enrollment
26,379 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0611110
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Desert Sands Unified School District7 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Desert Sands Unified School District?▼
Desert Sands Unified School District serves 7 zip codes: 92201, 92203, 92210, 92211, 92241, 92253, 92260. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Desert Sands Unified School District rated?▼
Desert Sands Unified School District has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 42nd percentile among California school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within California only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Desert Sands Unified School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 26,379 students across 35 schools for Desert Sands Unified School District.
What grades does Desert Sands Unified School District serve?▼
Desert Sands Unified School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
How do I contact Desert Sands Unified School District?▼
You can reach Desert Sands Unified School District by phone at (760)777-4200 or by mail at 47-950 Dune Palms Rd., La Quinta, CA 92253. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Desert Sands Unified School District
Desert Sands Unified School District is a public school district serving 7 zip codes in California, primarily in Riverside County. It carries an overall rating of 5/10 (Average), the 42nd percentile among California districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other California districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (760)777-4200 before making a housing decision.