For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,017 students in Coal Center, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Coal Center, PA are California Area Elementary School, California Area Middle School and California Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal Center, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Coal Center have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Coal Center, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Area Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
California Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
California Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
California Academy Of Learning Charter School
Charter School
40b Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 330-4932
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 330-4932
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Coal Center, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Gr: 5-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Coal Center, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Coal Center, PA include California Area Elementary School, California Area Middle School and California Area Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Coal Center?
4 public schools are located in Coal Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal Center?
Coal Center public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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