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Best Imperial County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,141 students in Imperial County, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Imperial County, CA include Calexico Mission School and Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy.
100% of private elementary schools in Imperial County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Imperial County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calexico Mission School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
601 E 1st St
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 357-3711
Gr: K-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
535 Rockwood Ave
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 357-1986
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Brawley Christian Academy
(1)
430 N 2nd St
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3911
Gr: K-8 | 67 students
1923 Austin Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0336
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Faith Academy
Faith Academy Photo - Faith Academy Christian School
(Assembly of God)
320 S J St
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-1114
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 120 students Tuition listed
St. Mary S School
(Catholic)
700 S Waterman Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-7285
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Tuition listed
Valley Christian Heritage School
(Christian)
2353 La Brucherie Road
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 352-3947
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students
Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
2353 La Brucherie Rd
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 353-3947
Gr: 1-12 | 36 students
Westmorland Basic Christian School
(Christian)
799 S Cook St
Westmorland, CA 92281
(760) 791-8111
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Imperial County, California

Imperial County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
585 W Orange Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-9444
Gr: K-8 | 110 students
428 S Imperial Ave
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2662
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students

Overview

This County (Imperial County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,141 Students
505,028 Students
% Average Students of Color
93%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
73 Teachers
44,280 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,613
$17,608
Average Summer Program Cost
$125
$1,032

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
57,646 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
915 Students
81,074 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
17%
# Black Students
4 Students
23,453 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
82 Students
193,485 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
111 Students
122,442 Students
% of Others Students
10%
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 Calexico Mission School and Our Lady Of Guadalupe 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 93% 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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