Best Imperial Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,672 students in Imperial, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 137 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Imperial, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Imperial, CA are Ben Hulse Elementary School, Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School and T. L. Waggoner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Imperial, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Imperial have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).