For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,487 students in Imperial Beach, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Imperial Beach, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Imperial Beach, CA are Mar Vista Senior High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Imperial Beach have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Imperial Beach, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mar Vista Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Elm Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #22.
Imperial Beach Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5600
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-5600
Grades: K-8
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Bayside Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
490 Emory St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-2500
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-2500
Grades: K-6
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Oneonta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Sbusd Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-1605
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-1605
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Fern Ave.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8690
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Imperial Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8900
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 628-8900
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Imperial Beach, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Imperial Beach, CA include Mar Vista Senior High School, Imperial Beach Charter and Bayside Steam Academy.
How many public schools are located in Imperial Beach?
7 public schools are located in Imperial Beach.
What percentage of students in Imperial Beach go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Imperial Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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