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Best Coalinga Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,339 students in Coalinga, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 119 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Coalinga, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Coalinga, CA are Chesnut High (Continuation School), Coalinga High School and Nell Dawson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coalinga, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Coalinga have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Coalinga, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesnut High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16673 Palmer
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 945-2066
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Coalinga High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Van Ness Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Cambridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7565
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Gr: K | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Henry F. Bishop Elementary School
615 Baker St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7600
Gr: K-1 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Miles W. Culwell Community Day
Alternative School
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Coalinga, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Coalinga, CA include Chesnut High (Continuation School), Coalinga High School and Nell Dawson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coalinga?
9 public schools are located in Coalinga.
What percentage of students in Coalinga go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Coalinga are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coalinga?
Coalinga public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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