For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 754 students in Coarsegold, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coarsegold, CA are Rivergold Elementary School and Coarsegold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coarsegold, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coarsegold have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Coarsegold, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivergold Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31800 Road 400
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Coarsegold Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45426 Road 415
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowbrook Community Day
Alternative School
45426 Road 415
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4667
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 5-8
Coarsegold, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cecil Avenue Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 879
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Gr: 5-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Coarsegold, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coarsegold, CA include Rivergold Elementary School and Coarsegold Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coarsegold?
3 public elementary schools are located in Coarsegold.
What is the racial composition of students in Coarsegold?
Coarsegold public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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