Total enrollment
2,284
-103 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Hilmar Unified
California · 2,284 students · 2 cities
Public schools in the Hilmar Unified system total 7 campuses across California, with roughly 2,284 students enrolled (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Hilmar Unified
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 54%
% Hispanic
48%
was 43%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilmar High | Hilmar | High | 09-12 | 696 |
| Hilmar Middle | Hilmar | Middle | 06-08 | 542 |
| Hilmar Elementary | Hilmar | Elementary | KG-02 | 467 |
| Elim Elementary | Hilmar | Elementary | 03-05 | 437 |
| Merquin Elementary | Stevinson | Elementary | KG-05 | 126 |
| Irwin High (Continuation) | Hilmar | High | 09-12 | 16 |
| Colony Basic Skills Alternative High | Hilmar | High | 09-12 | 0 |
About Hilmar Unified
As a compact district in California, Hilmar Unified educates 2,284 students across 7 schools.
In terms of grade levels, Hilmar Unified comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
Per-school enrollment averages around 326 in this district, below the California typical of 578.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 4%: 2,387 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,284 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 43% to 48%.
On this page, the community for Hilmar Unified discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.