Best Imperial Beach Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,001 students in Imperial Beach, CA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA are San Diego County Special Education, Imperial Beach Charter and Bayside Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Imperial Beach, CA public elementary schools have an score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Imperial Beach have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Imperial Beach, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

San Diego County Special Education

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213

Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #22.

Imperial Beach Charter

Charter School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
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650 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5600

Gr: K-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #33.

Bayside Steam Academy

(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
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490 Emory St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-2500

Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #44.

Oneonta Elementary School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
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1311 Tenth St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8600

Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #55.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
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1290 Ebony Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5000

Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #66.

Sbusd Virtual Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
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490 Emory St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-1605

Gr: K-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Imperial Beach, California

Imperial Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

West View Early Learning Center (Closed 2017)

525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8900

Gr: K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA include San Diego County Special Education, Imperial Beach Charter and Bayside Steam Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in Imperial Beach?

6 public elementary schools are located in Imperial Beach.

What is the racial composition of students in Imperial Beach?

Imperial Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).