For the 2024 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 37,274 students in Imperial County, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,610 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Imperial County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Imperial County, CA are Mulberry Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Mccabe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Imperial County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Imperial County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1391 E. Rutherford Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-8600
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-8600
Grades: K-8
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4502 Casey Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2494
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2494
Grades: K-8
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 W. Mccabe Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5443
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5443
Grades: K-8
| 1,261 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3295 Holt Rd.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2615
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2615
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bill M. Manes High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sam Webb Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
522 W. Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #77.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44 E. Correll Rd.
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Grades: K-3
| 484 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 W. Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
San Pasqual Vocational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1010.
Ben Hulse Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 S. D St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Grades: K-5
| 777 students
Rank: #1111.
Southwest High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Ocotillo Dr.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #1212.
Frank M. Wright Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
885 N. Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #1313.
Imperial High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 W. Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #1414.
Imperial Valley Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2370 Main St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #1515.
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
627 Joshua Tree St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #1616.
Holtville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Beale Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2811
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2811
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #1717.
Emmett S. Finley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
627 E. Sixth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2929
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2929
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1818.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 Main St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-4890
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-4890
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #1919.
Central Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Brighton Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,927 students
Rank: #2020.
Brawley Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 N. Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #2121.
Heber Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1052 Heber Ave.
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Grades: 4-8
| 668 students
Rank: #2222.
Myron D. Witter Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 K St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0750
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0750
Grades: K-6
| 802 students
Rank: #2323.
Freedom Of Imperial Valley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 W. Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #2424.
Imperial Cross Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2462 Cross Rd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #2525.
Calipatria High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 W. Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #2626.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 S. Seventh St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4791
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4791
Grades: K-6
| 545 students
Rank: #2727.
Phil D. Swing Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
245 W. A St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3350
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3350
Grades: K-6
| 769 students
Rank: #2828.
De Anza Magnet
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1530 S. Waterman Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-9811
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-9811
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #2929.
Landers Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56450 Reche Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 364-2382
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 364-2382
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
Rank: #3030.
Desert Garden Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S. Sixth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-2051
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-2051
Grades: K-6
| 521 students
Rank: #3131.
Grace Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9 E. Fourth St.
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
Rank: #3232.
Calexico High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 2,903 students
Rank: #3333.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1177 N. Eighth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-3225
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-3225
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: #3434.
Wilson Jr. High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Wilson
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5341
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5341
Grades: 7-8
| 636 students
Rank: #3535.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Villa Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-6555
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-6555
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
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Imperial County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1302 South Third St
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4544
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4544
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
824 Blair Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3950
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3950
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Imagine Schools At Imperial Valley (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1150 N. Imperial Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 592-7250
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 592-7250
Grades: K-8
| 829 students
Midway High Continuation School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
601 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2430
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2430
Grades: 10-11
| 6 students
480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5819
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5819
Grades: 9-12
| 1,787 students
2295 West Vaughn Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 353-0062
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 353-0062
Grades: K-5
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Imperial County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Imperial County, CA include Mulberry Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School and Mccabe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Imperial County, CA?
75 public schools are located in Imperial County, CA.
What percentage of students in Imperial County, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Imperial County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial County, CA?
Imperial County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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