For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 578 students in Coal Center, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Coal Center, PA is 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coal Center have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary 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: 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 elementary schools in Coal Center, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coal Center, PA include California Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coal Center?
2 public elementary schools are located in Coal Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal Center?
Coal Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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