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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Imperial County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 76 public schools serving 37,039 students in Imperial County, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,596 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 Public Schools in Imperial County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1391 East Rutherford Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-8600
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 West Mccabe Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5443
Gr: K-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Pine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3295 Holt Rd.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2615
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Bill M. Manes High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Sam Webb Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
522 West Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Ben Hulse Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 South D St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Freedom Academy Of Imperial Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
522 West Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Magnolia Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4502 Casey Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2494
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
322 North Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3207
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
San Pasqual Vocational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1111.
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
627 Joshua Tree St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Southwest High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2001 Ocotillo Dr.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
44 East Correll Rd.
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Gr: K-4 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Frank M. Wright Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
885 North Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Emmett S. Finley Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
640 Chestnut Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2929
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Calipatria High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Imperial High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
517 West Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Holtville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Beale Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2811
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 Main St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-4890
Gr: K-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Imperial Valley Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2370 Main St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Landers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
56450 Reche Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 364-2382
Gr: K-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Central Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Brighton Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Myron D. Witter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 K St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0750
Gr: K-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Brawley Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Heber
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1052 Heber Ave.
Heber, CA 92249
(760) 337-6530
Gr: 5-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2626.
De Anza Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 South Waterman Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-9811
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Imperial Cross Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2462 Cross Rd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Gr: K-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 South Seventh St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-4791
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Holtville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Olive Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2926
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1177 North Eighth St.
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9 East Fourth St.
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Gr: K-4 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Phil D. Swing Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
245 West A St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3350
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Wilson Jr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South Wilson
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5341
Gr: 7-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 Villa Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-6555
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Desert Garden Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 South Sixth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-2051
Gr: K-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
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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?

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