For the 2025 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 Sr. High School, California Area Middle School and California Area Elementary 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 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Coal Center have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
California Area Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: 7-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
California Area Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: K-6
| 483 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Coal Center, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
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 Sr. High School, California Area Middle School and California Area Elementary 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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