For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,001 students in Imperial Beach, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA are San Diego County Special Education, Imperial Beach Charter and Bayside Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial Beach, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Imperial Beach have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Imperial Beach, CA (2025-26)
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.
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 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
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 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
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 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
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 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Sbusd Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
490 Emory St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-1605
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-1605
Gr: K-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Imperial Beach, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8900
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8900
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA include San Diego County Special Education, Imperial Beach Charter and Bayside Steam Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Imperial Beach?
6 public elementary schools are located in Imperial Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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