For the 2025 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Coalinga, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 1-3
| 440 students
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
Grades: 4-5
| 411 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: n/an/a
615 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Grades: K-1
| 404 students
Coalinga, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Miles W. Culwell Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
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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