Schools in El Centro, California (2025)
18 schools · 10,700 students · 16 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 445.
El Centro, in California, has 18 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 10,700 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 1 other; by sector 16 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across El Centro's schools is 445, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is McCabe Elementary (62.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Sunflower Elementary (42.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Imperial Valley Home School Academy (39.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Central Union High (2,006 students), Southwest High (1,846 students), McCabe Elementary (1,109 students).
Ranked schools in El Centro
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 163McCabe ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 1,109 students
- 243Sunflower ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 427 students
- 340Imperial Valley Home School AcademyEl Centro · Charter Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 131 students
- 437Southwest HighEl Centro · Public High25% Math proficiency · 1,846 students
- 536De Anza MagnetEl Centro · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 504 students
- 634Central Union HighEl Centro · Public High21% Math proficiency · 2,006 students
- 733Harding ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 601 students
- 833Wilson Jr. HighEl Centro · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 605 students
- 931Margaret Hedrick ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 1029Martin Luther King Jr. ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 1129Desert Garden ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 1225Kennedy MiddleEl Centro · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 1323Ballington Academy for the Arts and SciencesEl Centro · Charter Elementary27% Math proficiency · 230 students
- 1423Meadows ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 352 students
- 1522Lincoln ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 1622McKinley ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 1715Booker T. Washington ElementaryEl Centro · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 351 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCabe Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 62.8 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 1,109 |
| 2 | Sunflower Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 42.5 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 427 |
| 3 | Imperial Valley Home School Academy El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 39.7 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 131 |
| 4 | Southwest High El Centro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.3 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 1,846 |
| 5 | De Anza Magnet El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 36.1 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 504 |
| 6 | Central Union High El Centro · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.7 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 2,006 |
| 7 | Harding Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 33.3 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 601 |
| 8 | Wilson Jr. High El Centro · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 33.2 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 9 | Margaret Hedrick Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 30.5 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 10 | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 11 | Desert Garden Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 28.7 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 12 | Kennedy Middle El Centro · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 24.8 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 13 | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 22.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 230 |
| 14 | Meadows Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 22.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 352 |
| 15 | Lincoln Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 16 | McKinley Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 17 | Booker T. Washington Elementary El Centro · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 351 |
Other schools in El Centro
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in El Centro side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in El Centro?
McCabe Elementary is the highest-ranked school in El Centro with a Success Index (US) of 62.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in El Centro?
El Centro has 18 schools (13 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 10,700 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in El Centro?
The median Enrollment across schools in El Centro is 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.