Best 93210 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,921 students in 93210, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93210, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93210 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 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93210, CA 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 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93210, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nell Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1303 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7580
Gr: 1-3 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Sunset Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7590
Gr: 4-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Coalinga Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7550
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
615 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Gr: K-1 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 93210, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 93210, CA include Nell Dawson Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Coalinga Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93210?
4 public elementary schools are located in 93210.
What is the racial composition of students in 93210?
93210 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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