For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 258 students in Trona, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Trona, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Trona, CA are Trona Elementary School and Trona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trona, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Trona have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Trona, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trona Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
83600 Trona Rd.
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2868
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2868
Gr: K-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Trona High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
83600 Trona Rd.
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2824
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2824
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Trona, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Trona Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
83600 Trona Rd.
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2895
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2895
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Trona, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Trona, CA include Trona Elementary School and Trona High School.
How many public schools are located in Trona?
2 public schools are located in Trona.
What percentage of students in Trona go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Trona are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Trona?
Trona 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).
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