For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,888 students in Calexico, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calexico, CA are Blanche Charles Elementary School, Cesar Chavez Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calexico, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calexico have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calexico, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blanche Charles Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 East Zapata St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Gr: K-6 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 East Seventh St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Gr: K-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #44.
Mains Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #55.
Rockwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Gr: K-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Dool Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Hall Community Day
Alternative School
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Calexico, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calexico, CA include Blanche Charles Elementary School, Cesar Chavez Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calexico?
8 public elementary schools are located in Calexico.
What is the racial composition of students in Calexico?
Calexico public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Calexico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Calexico include: Dool Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Dool Elementary School, Mains Elementary School vs. Blanche Charles Elementary School
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