Public schools in Calexico, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Calexico, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,022
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Calexico public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Calexico, CA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,022 students, an average of 669 per school. The largest campus is Calexico High (2,746 students), and the largest elementary school is Cesar Chavez Elementary (765).
Every listed school belongs to Calexico Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 88% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Calexico
Elementary schools in Calexico
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Charles Elementary Calexico Unified | KG–06 | 419 | 24.6:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary Calexico Unified | KG–06 | 765 | 25.5:1 | |
| Dool Elementary Calexico Unified | KG–06 | 568 | 24.7:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Calexico Unified | KG–06 | 625 | 26:1 | |
| Kennedy Gardens Elementary Calexico Unified | KG–06 | 484 | 24.2:1 | |
| Mains Elementary Calexico Unified | KG–06 | 408 | 22.7:1 | |
| Rockwood Elementary Calexico Unified | KG–06 | 617 | 23.7:1 |
Middle schools in Calexico
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrique Camarena Jr. High Calexico Unified | 07–08 | 674 | 22:1 | |
| William Moreno Junior High Calexico Unified | 07–08 | 618 | 21.6:1 |
High schools in Calexico
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora High (Continuation) Calexico Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 96 | 10:1 | |
| Calexico High Calexico Unified | 09–12 | 2,746 | 22.3:1 | |
| Pinnacle Hall Community Day Calexico Unified · Alternative School | 06–12 | 2 | 2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic99%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Calexico schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,022 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Calexico
How many public schools are in Calexico, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Calexico: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 8,022 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Calexico?
All listed public schools with an address in Calexico belong to Calexico Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Calexico?
Calexico High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Calexico, with 2,746 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Calexico?
No school with an address in Calexico is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Calexico schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Calexico public schools is 23.2:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Calexico guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities