| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Elementary School District | Brawley | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 65 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| McCabe Union Elementary School District | El Centro | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1,209 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Imperial Unified School District | Imperial | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 4,540 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Holtville Unified School District | Holtville | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,573 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| Heber Elementary School District | Heber | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,186 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Central Union High School District | El Centro | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 4,093 | 5 | 9–12 | 3 |
| Brawley Union High School District | Brawley | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 2,055 | 3 | 9–12 | 2 |
| El Centro Elementary School District | El Centro | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 5,256 | 13 | K–8 | 0 |
| Magnolia Union Elementary School District | Brawley | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 125 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Calipatria Unified School District | Calipatria | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1,172 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Brawley Elementary School District | Brawley | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 3,868 | 5 | K–8 | 0 |
| Meadows Union Elementary School District | El Centro | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 384 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Seeley Union Elementary School District | Seeley | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 346 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Calexico Unified School District | Calexico | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 8,353 | 12 | K–12 | 1 |
| Coachella Valley Unified School District | Salton City | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 16,455 | 22 | K–12 | 1 |
| Westmorland Union Elementary School District | Westmorland | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 335 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| San Pasqual Valley Unified School District | Bard | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 591 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
How Imperial County compares
Together they enroll 51,606 students across 89 schools. The largest is Coachella Valley Unified School District with 16,455 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Imperial County, California
Imperial County has 17 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Imperial County is Mulberry Elementary School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Imperial County, CA?
17 school districts serve zip codes in Imperial County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Imperial County, CA?
Of the districts serving Imperial County, Mulberry Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 80th percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.