Top 5 Best Calexico Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,945 students in Calexico, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calexico, CA are Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Blanche Charles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calexico, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calexico have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Calexico, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1251 East Zapata St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Grades: K-6
| 747 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 East Seventh St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Blanche Charles Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Mains Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Rockwood Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Dool Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Grades: K-6
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
Kennedy Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Hall Community Day
Alternative School
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Calexico, California

Calexico, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
824 Blair Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3950
Grades: 9
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Calexico, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calexico, CA include Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Blanche Charles Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calexico?
8 public elementary schools are located in Calexico.
What is the racial composition of students in Calexico?
Calexico public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Calexico are often viewed compared to one another?

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