For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 754 students in Coarsegold, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coarsegold, CA are Rivergold Elementary School and Coarsegold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coarsegold, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coarsegold have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Coarsegold, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivergold Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31800 Road 400
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 658-7566
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Coarsegold Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45426 Road 415
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowbrook Community Day
Alternative School
45426 Road 415
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4667
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4667
Gr: 5-8
Coarsegold, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cecil Avenue Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 879
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Coarsegold, CA 93614
(559) 683-4842
Gr: 5-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Coarsegold, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coarsegold, CA include Rivergold Elementary School and Coarsegold Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coarsegold?
3 public elementary schools are located in Coarsegold.
What is the racial composition of students in Coarsegold?
Coarsegold public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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