For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,930 students in Coalinga, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coalinga, CA are Nell Dawson Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Coalinga Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coalinga, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coalinga have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Coalinga, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nell Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7580
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7580
Gr: 1-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7590
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7590
Gr: 4-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Coalinga Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
265 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7550
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7550
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
615 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Gr: K-1 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Coalinga, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Miles W. Culwell Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Coalinga, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coalinga, CA include Nell Dawson Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Coalinga Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coalinga?
4 public elementary schools are located in Coalinga.
What is the racial composition of students in Coalinga?
Coalinga public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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