Total enrollment
2,158
-110 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Hilmar
California · Public K-12
Hilmar hosts 6 public K-12 schools inside California, collectively enrolling about 2,158 students (around 360 per campus).
7-year change in Hilmar
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
52%
was 56%
% Hispanic
46%
was 41%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Basic Skills Alternative High | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Elim Elementary | Elementary | 03-05 | 437 |
| Hilmar Elementary | Elementary | KG-02 | 467 |
| Hilmar High | High | 09-12 | 696 |
| Hilmar Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 542 |
| Irwin High (Continuation) | High | 09-12 | 16 |
About Hilmar
Hilmar is an average-sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 2,158 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
Average school size in Hilmar is around 360 students, 38% noticeably below the California average of about 578.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Hilmar has fell 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,268 students to 2,158. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 41% to 46%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hilmar discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.