For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,327 students in Imperial, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Imperial, CA are Ben Hulse Elementary School, T. L. Waggoner Elementary School and Frank M. Wright Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Imperial have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Imperial, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Hulse Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 South D St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
627 Joshua Tree St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Frank M. Wright Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
885 North Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Imperial Cross Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2462 Cross Rd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Gr: K-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Imperial, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Imperial, CA include Ben Hulse Elementary School, T. L. Waggoner Elementary School and Frank M. Wright Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Imperial?
4 public elementary schools are located in Imperial.
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial?
Imperial public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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