Mount San Jacinto State Park Historic District · Photo: Own work · CC BY 3.0Idyllwild-Pine Cove’s public schools score below 65% of California districts on tests and graduation
In Idyllwild-Pine Cove, 16% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Idyllwild-Pine Cove, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Idyllwild-Pine Cove’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 512 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Idyllwild-Pine Cove’s, its schools beat 22%, lower than their 35% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 16% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,582 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Idyllwild Arts Academy (private) and Idyllwild Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Idyllwild-Pine Cove’s grade
C+: better than 35% of California school districts, #687 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Idyllwild-Pine Cove, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild
Grades K–8 · 268 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Idyllwild
1st grade in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild
Grades K–8 · 268 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Idyllwild
2nd grade in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild
Grades K–8 · 268 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Idyllwild
3rd grade in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild
Grades K–8 · 268 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Idyllwild
4th grade in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild
Grades K–8 · 268 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Idyllwild
5th grade in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild
Grades K–8 · 268 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Idyllwild
6th grade in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild
Grades K–8 · 268 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Idyllwild
7th grade in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild
Grades K–8 · 268 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Idyllwild
8th grade in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild
Grades K–8 · 268 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Idyllwild
Idyllwild-Pine Cove’s public schools are run by Hemet Unified School District, which also serves Hemet. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Idyllwild-Pine Cove vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Idyllwild-Pine Cove’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Idyllwild-Pine Cove | C+ | Hemet Unified |
Every school in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Idyllwild-Pine Cove’s schools
Are Idyllwild-Pine Cove’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Idyllwild-Pine Cove children attend score below 65% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #687 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Idyllwild-Pine Cove in?
Hemet Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 22,778 students in 27 schools (2024–25).
Where do Idyllwild-Pine Cove kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Hemet High, West Valley High, Tahquitz High and Hamilton.
What is Idyllwild-Pine Cove’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Hemet Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Idyllwild-Pine Cove spend per student?
$21,582 in Hemet Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Idyllwild-Pine Cove?
Yes: Idyllwild Arts Academy (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 265 students) and Idyllwild Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 14 students).
Parents talk
What Idyllwild-Pine Cove families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.