Imperial County Public Schools
Imperial County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
75
public schools
Total Enrollment
37,420
students
School Districts
19
districts
How to use the Imperial County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Imperial County has 19 district entries. El Centro Elementary is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 13 schools.
School records are spread across 13 listed communities. El Centro has the most listed schools, with 25 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 38 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
75
in Imperial County
Reported Enrollment
37,420
74 schools reporting
School Districts
19
districts
Charter Schools
3
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
19 School Districts in Imperial County
Calexico Unified
El Centro Elementary
Imperial Unified
Central Union High
Brawley Elementary
Brawley Union High
Holtville Unified
McCabe Union Elementary
Heber Elementary
Calipatria Unified
75 Public Schools in Imperial County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 75 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calexico High | Profile | Calexico Unified | Calexico, 92231Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,836 |
| Central Union High | Profile | Central Union High | El Centro, 92243City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,957 |
| Southwest High | Profile | Central Union High | El Centro, 92243City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,889 |
| Brawley Union High | Profile | Brawley Union High | Brawley, 92227Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,868 |
| Imperial High | Profile | Imperial Unified | Imperial, 92251Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,362 |
| McCabe Elementary | Profile | McCabe Union Elementary | El Centro, 92243Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 1,209 |
| Frank M. Wright Middle | Profile | Imperial Unified | Imperial, 92251Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,023 |
| Barbara Worth Junior High | Listed only | Brawley Elementary | Brawley, 92227Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 933 |
| Phil D. Swing Elementary | Listed only | Brawley Elementary | Brawley, 92227Town: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 849 |
| Ben Hulse Elementary | Listed only | Imperial Unified | Imperial, 92251Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 794 |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Listed only | Calexico Unified | Calexico, 92231Suburb: Midsize | KG–6 | Primary | 790 |
| Myron D. Witter Elementary | Listed only | Brawley Elementary | Brawley, 92227Town: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 781 |
| J. W. Oakley Elementary | Listed only | Brawley Elementary | Brawley, 92227Town: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 740 |
| Imperial Cross Elementary | Listed only | Imperial Unified | Imperial, 92251Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 710 |
| Enrique Camarena Jr. High | Listed only | Calexico Unified | Calexico, 92231Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 669 |
| Sea View Elementary | Listed only | Coachella Valley Unified | Salton City, 92275Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 652 |
| Dogwood Elementary | Listed only | Heber Elementary | Heber, 92249Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 646 |
| Dool Elementary | Listed only | Calexico Unified | Calexico, 92231Suburb: Midsize | KG–6 | Primary | 645 |
| William Moreno Junior High | Listed only | Calexico Unified | Calexico, 92231Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 643 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Listed only | Calexico Unified | Calexico, 92231Suburb: Midsize | KG–6 | Primary | 631 |
Calexico High
Calexico Unified
Calexico, 92231 / Suburb: Midsize
Central Union High
Central Union High
El Centro, 92243 / City: Small
Southwest High
Central Union High
El Centro, 92243 / City: Small
Brawley Union High
Brawley Union High
Brawley, 92227 / Town: Fringe
Imperial High
Imperial Unified
Imperial, 92251 / Suburb: Midsize
McCabe Elementary
McCabe Union Elementary
El Centro, 92243 / Rural: Fringe
Frank M. Wright Middle
Imperial Unified
Imperial, 92251 / Suburb: Midsize
Barbara Worth Junior High
Brawley Elementary
Brawley, 92227 / Town: Fringe
Phil D. Swing Elementary
Brawley Elementary
Brawley, 92227 / Town: Fringe
Ben Hulse Elementary
Imperial Unified
Imperial, 92251 / Suburb: Midsize
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Calexico Unified
Calexico, 92231 / Suburb: Midsize
Myron D. Witter Elementary
Brawley Elementary
Brawley, 92227 / Town: Fringe
J. W. Oakley Elementary
Brawley Elementary
Brawley, 92227 / Town: Fringe
Imperial Cross Elementary
Imperial Unified
Imperial, 92251 / Rural: Fringe
Enrique Camarena Jr. High
Calexico Unified
Calexico, 92231 / Suburb: Midsize
Sea View Elementary
Coachella Valley Unified
Salton City, 92275 / Rural: Distant
Dogwood Elementary
Heber Elementary
Heber, 92249 / Rural: Fringe
Dool Elementary
Calexico Unified
Calexico, 92231 / Suburb: Midsize
William Moreno Junior High
Calexico Unified
Calexico, 92231 / Suburb: Midsize
Jefferson Elementary
Calexico Unified
Calexico, 92231 / Suburb: Midsize
Imperial County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Imperial County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Imperial County public school directory?
The directory lists 75 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Imperial County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Imperial County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Imperial County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Imperial County?
Start with the 19 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Imperial County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.