For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 184 students in Trinidad, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trinidad, CA are Big Lagoon Elementary School and Trinidad Union. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trinidad, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Trinidad have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Trinidad, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Lagoon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Big Lagoon Park Rd.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Trinidad Union
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Trinity St.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Trinidad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Lagoon Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
269 Big Lagoon Park
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Grades: K-12
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Trinidad, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trinidad, CA include Big Lagoon Elementary School and Trinidad Union.
How many public elementary schools are located in Trinidad?
2 public elementary schools are located in Trinidad.
What is the racial composition of students in Trinidad?
Trinidad public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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