Best Imperial County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,157 students in Imperial County, CA.
100% of private elementary schools in Imperial County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Imperial County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Calexico Mission School
Gr: K-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
601 E 1st St
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 357-3711
(2)
Faith Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Assembly of God
320 S J St
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-1114
Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Catholic
535 Rockwood Ave
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 357-1986
(1)
Map of Brawley Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 67 students
430 N 2nd St
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3911
(1)
Map of Calvary Chapel Christian School Of Elementary Centro
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Christian
1923 Austin Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0336
Map of St. Mary S School
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students
Catholic
700 S Waterman Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-7285
Map of Valley Christian Heritage School
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students
Christian
2353 La Brucherie Road
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 352-3947
Map of Valley Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 36 students
Baptist
2353 La Brucherie Rd
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 353-3947
Map of Westmorland Basic Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Christian
799 S Cook St
Westmorland, CA 92281
(760) 791-8111
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Imperial County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Christ Community School
Gr: K-8 | 110 students
Christian
585 W Orange Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-9444
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Catholic
428 S Imperial Ave
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2662

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,157 Students
501,529 Students
% Average Students of Color
92%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
76 Teachers
44,367 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,838
$17,760

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
57,419 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
915 Students
80,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
17%
# Black Students
4 Students
23,393 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
82 Students
193,183 Students
% White Students
7%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,903 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
127 Students
121,938 Students
% of Others Students
11%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Imperial County, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Imperial County, CA include Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy, Calexico Mission School, and Faith Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Imperial County?
9 private elementary schools are located in Imperial County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Imperial County?
Imperial County private elementary schools are approximately 92% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Imperial County?
100% of private elementary schools in Imperial County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Imperial County are often viewed compared to one another?

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