For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,375 students in Coalinga, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 119 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Coalinga, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Coalinga, CA are Chesnut High (Continuation School), Coalinga High School and Cambridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coalinga, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Coalinga have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Coalinga, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesnut High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16673 Palmer
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Coalinga High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Van Ness Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,266 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7565
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7565
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #44.
Nell Dawson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7580
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7580
Grades: 1-3
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Coalinga Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7550
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
985 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7590
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7590
Grades: 4-5
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten
Magnet School
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Grades: K
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry F. Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
615 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Grades: K-1
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miles W. Culwell Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coalinga, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Coalinga, CA include Chesnut High (Continuation School), Coalinga High School and Cambridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Coalinga?
9 public schools are located in Coalinga.
What percentage of students in Coalinga go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Coalinga are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coalinga?
Coalinga public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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