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Imperial County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,568 students in Imperial County, CA (there are 76 public schools, serving 37,039 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

83% of private schools in Imperial County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 1,568
Average Tuition: $4,838
% Students of Color: 93%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 1,568
Average Tuition: $4,838
% Students of Color: 93%
View Imperial County, CA School Trends

[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Imperial County, California

Imperial County Private Schools (Closed)

Christ Community School

Gr: K-8 | 110 students

Christian

585 W Orange Ave

El Centro, CA 92243

(760) 337-9444

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Sacred Heart School

Gr: PK-8 | 74 students

Catholic

428 S Imperial Ave

Brawley, CA 92227

(760) 344-2662

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

99 Teachers

55,843 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Imperial County Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	16:1	12:1	11:1
2024	16:1	12:1	11:1
2023	16:1	12:1	11:1
2022	15:1	12:1	11:1
2021	15:1	13:1	11:1
2020	15:1	13:1	12:1
2019	17:1	12:1	12:1
2018	17:1	12:1	12:1
2017	17:1	13:1	12:1
2016	16:1	13:1	12:1
2015	17:1	13:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

60%

Average Class Size

15 students

17 students

Average Number of AP Courses

8 courses

15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,838

$17,598

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33

0.74

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Imperial County Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	0.32	0.74	0.65
2024	0.33	0.74	0.65
2023	0.32	0.74	0.65
2022	0.33	0.73	0.64
2021	0.31	0.73	0.64
2020	0.31	0.73	0.64
2019	0.32	0.73	0.63
2018	0.32	0.73	0.63
2017	0.34	0.72	0.61
2016	0.35	0.72	0.61
2015	0.35	0.72	0.61

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# American Indian Students

0 Students

3,574 Students

% American Indian Students

# Asian Students

32 Students

71,778 Students

% Asian Students

11%

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Imperial County Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	11%	5%
2024	2%	11%	5%
2023	3%	11%	5%
2022	3%	10%	4%
2021	3%	10%	4%
2020	3%	10%	4%
2019	3%	10%	4%
2018	3%	10%	4%
2017	1%	10%	4%
2016	1%	10%	4%
2015	1%	10%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

1,214 Students

104,405 Students

% Hispanic Students

81%

16%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Imperial County Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	82%	16%	9%
2024	81%	16%	9%
2023	82%	16%	9%
2022	82%	16%	8%
2021	82%	16%	9%
2020	82%	16%	9%
2019	82%	16%	8%
2018	82%	17%	8%
2017	80%	17%	8%
2016	80%	17%	8%
2015	80%	17%	8%

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# Black Students

4 Students

30,221 Students

% Black Students

<1%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Imperial County Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2021	1%	5%	7%
2020	1%	5%	8%
2017	1%	5%	7%
2016	1%	5%	7%
2015	1%	5%	8%

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# White Students

96 Students

235,736 Students

% White Students

37%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Imperial County Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	6%	37%	52%
2024	6%	37%	52%
2023	3%	38%	52%
2022	4%	40%	54%
2021	6%	40%	54%
2020	6%	40%	54%
2019	6%	41%	56%
2018	6%	41%	56%
2017	8%	43%	58%
2016	9%	43%	58%
2015	9%	43%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

8 Students

5,499 Students

% Hawaiian Students

# Others Students

144 Students

188,708 Students

% of Others Students

10%

29%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Imperial County Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	9%	29%	26%
2024	10%	29%	26%
2023	12%	28%	25%
2022	11%	28%	25%
2021	8%	27%	25%
2020	8%	27%	24%
2019	9%	26%	24%
2018	9%	26%	23%
2017	10%	24%	22%
2016	9%	24%	22%
2015	9%	23%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports

3 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Imperial County, CA?

The private schools in Imperial County, CA include Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy, Calexico Mission School, and Faith Academy.

How many private schools are located in Imperial County?

12 private schools are located in Imperial County.

How diverse are private schools in Imperial County?

Imperial County private schools are approximately 93% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.

What percentage of students in Imperial County go to private school?

4% of all K-12 students in Imperial County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Imperial County?

83% of private schools in Imperial County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private schools in Imperial County are often viewed compared to one another?

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