For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,334 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 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Coalinga, CA are Chesnut High (Continuation School), Coalinga High School and Nell Dawson Elementary 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 11% (versus the California public school average of 35%), 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Coalinga, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesnut High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16673 Palmer
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Coalinga High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Van Ness Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
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 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Cambridge High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
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 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
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 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Gr: K | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
615 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Gr: K-1 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 Nell Dawson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coalinga?
8 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 90%).
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 80% (majority Hispanic).
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