For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 176 students in Trinidad, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Trinidad, CA are Big Lagoon Elementary School and Trinidad Union. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trinidad, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Trinidad have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Trinidad, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Lagoon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Big Lagoon Park Rd.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3688
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Trinidad Union
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Trinity St.
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 677-3631
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Trinidad, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Lagoon Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
269 Big Lagoon Park
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Trinidad, CA 95570
(707) 822-0861
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Trinidad, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Trinidad, CA include Big Lagoon Elementary School and Trinidad Union.
How many public elementary schools are located in Trinidad?
2 public elementary schools are located in Trinidad.
What is the racial composition of students in Trinidad?
Trinidad public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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