For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 857 students in O Neals, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in O Neals, CA are Minarets Charter High School, Minarets High School and Spring Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
O Neals, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in O Neals have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in O Neals, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minarets Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45077 Road 220
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Minarets High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-8689
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46655 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3343
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Chawanakee Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Continuation High School
Alternative School
45077 Road 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
O Neals, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
46655 Rd 200
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3345
O Neals, CA 93645
(559) 868-3345
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in O Neals, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in O Neals, CA include Minarets Charter High School, Minarets High School and Spring Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in O Neals?
5 public schools are located in O Neals.
What is the racial composition of students in O Neals?
O Neals public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in O Neals are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in O Neals include: Chawanakee Academy Charter vs. Spring Valley Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School vs. Chawanakee Academy Charter
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