For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,114 students in Imperial Beach, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Imperial Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Imperial Beach, CA are San Diego County Special Education, Mar Vista Senior High School and Imperial Beach Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial Beach, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Imperial Beach have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Imperial Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Mar Vista Senior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 Elm Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Imperial Beach Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5600
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5600
Gr: K-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Bayside Steam Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 Emory St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-2500
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-2500
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Oneonta Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Tenth St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8600
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8600
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ebony Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5000
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5000
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Imperial Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Imperial Beach, CA include San Diego County Special Education, Mar Vista Senior High School and Imperial Beach Charter.
How many public schools are located in Imperial Beach?
7 public schools are located in Imperial Beach.
What percentage of students in Imperial Beach go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Imperial Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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