Private Schools in Cathedral City, California

Xavier College Preparatory is a highly-regarded Catholic college preparatory high school serving the entire Coachella Valley, including Cathedral City families. Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus, the school offers a rigorous academic program with 22 Advanced Placement courses and maintains a 100% college acceptance rate. The 27-acre campus features state-of-the-art science labs, performing arts center, athletic facilities, and modern classrooms. With small class sizes averaging 18 students, Xavier emphasizes character development alongside academic excellence through its House System and extensive extracurricular offerings including competitive athletics, robotics, and community service programs.

Palm Valley School is an independent, coeducational day school serving students from preschool through 12th grade, with many families commuting from Cathedral City. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside Advanced Placement courses, providing exceptional college preparation. The 18-acre campus features modern academic buildings, science laboratories, art studios, athletic fields, and performing arts spaces. Palm Valley emphasizes personalized learning with a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio and offers robust extracurricular programs including championship athletics, robotics, theater productions, and community outreach initiatives. The school maintains strong college matriculation to top universities nationwide.

Sacred Heart School is a Catholic parochial school serving elementary and middle school students from throughout the Coachella Valley, including Cathedral City. The school provides a comprehensive education grounded in Catholic values while offering strong academic preparation in core subjects, STEM education, Spanish language instruction from preschool, and fine arts. The campus features modern classrooms, science lab, library, computer lab, and athletic facilities. Sacred Heart emphasizes character development and community service while maintaining small class sizes for individualized attention. Students consistently test above national averages and are well-prepared for competitive high school programs throughout the region.