For the 2025-26 school year, there are 76 public schools serving 37,039 students in Imperial County, CA (there are , serving 1,552 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, Mccabe Elementary School and Pine 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 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Imperial County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Imperial County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1391 East Rutherford Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-8600
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-8600
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 West Mccabe Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5443
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5443
Gr: K-8 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Pine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3295 Holt Rd.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2615
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2615
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Sam Webb Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
522 West Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Hulse Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 South D St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Gr: K-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Freedom Academy Of Imperial Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
522 West Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Magnolia Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4502 Casey Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2494
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2494
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 North Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3207
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3207
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1111.
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
627 Joshua Tree St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Southwest High School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44 East Correll Rd.
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Gr: K-4 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Frank M. Wright Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
885 North Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,077 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Emmett S. Finley Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
627 East Sixth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2929
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2929
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Calipatria High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Imperial High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 West Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,378 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Holtville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Beale Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2811
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2811
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Imperial Valley Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2370 Main St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Landers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56450 Reche Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 364-2382
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 364-2382
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,955 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Myron D. Witter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 K St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0750
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0750
Gr: K-6 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Brawley Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 1,840 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Heber
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1052 Heber Ave.
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Gr: 5-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2626.
De Anza Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1530 South Waterman Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-9811
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-9811
Gr: K-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Imperial Cross Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2462 Cross Rd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Gr: K-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 South Seventh St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4791
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4791
Gr: K-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Holtville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Olive Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2926
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2926
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1177 North Eighth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-3225
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-3225
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Grace Smith Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 East Fourth St.
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Gr: K-4 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Phil D. Swing Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
245 West A St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3350
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3350
Gr: K-6 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Wilson Jr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Wilson
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5341
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5341
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Villa Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-6555
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-6555
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Desert Garden Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 South Sixth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-2051
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-2051
Gr: K-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Imperial County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1150 N. Imperial Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 592-7250
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 592-7250
Gr: K-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Midway High Continuation School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
601 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2430
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2430
Gr: 10-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 82%
480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5819
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5819
Gr: 9-12 | 1,787 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
2295 West Vaughn Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 353-0062
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 353-0062
Gr: K-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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, Mccabe Elementary School and Pine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Imperial County?
76 public schools are located in Imperial County.
What percentage of students in Imperial County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Imperial County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial County?
Imperial County public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Imperial County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Imperial County include: Harding Elementary School vs. Desert Garden Elementary School, Kennedy Middle School vs. Wilson Jr. High School, Southwest High School vs. Central Union High School
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