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Best Imperial Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,672 students in Imperial, CA (there are , 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).

Best Public Schools in Imperial, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
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 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,077 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,378 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
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 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Imperial, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Imperial, CA include Ben Hulse Elementary School, Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School and T. L. Waggoner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Imperial?
6 public schools are located in Imperial.
What percentage of students in Imperial go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Imperial are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial?
Imperial public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Imperial are often viewed compared to one another?

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