Best Schools in Coal Center, Pennsylvania
4 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Coal Center by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
California Area Shs
High · California Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
California Area EL Sch
Elementary · California Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
California Area MS
Middle · California Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Coal Center for 2026 are California Area Shs (5.5/10), California Area EL Sch (4.6/10), and California Area MS (4.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
4
in this city
Avg Score
5.0
out of 10
Median Home
$171,700
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
4
in this city
Avg Score
5.0
out of 10
Median Home
$171,700
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +0.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Coal Center schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Coal Center
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Area Shs | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | California Area EL Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
| 3 | California Area MS | 4.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.0/10
- Median household income
- $70,662
- Median home value
- $171,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Coal Center compares
Pennsylvania rank
#369 of 408
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Pennsylvania avg (6.3)
Median household income
$71k
89% of Pennsylvania median
Schools in this city
4
About Schools in Coal Center, Pennsylvania
Coal Center, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.0 out of 10, schools in Coal Center show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Coal Center is California Area Shs with a composite score of 5.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Coal Center is served by 2 school districts: California Area SD, California Academy of Learning CS. These districts collectively serve 1,028 students.
Coal Center's community shows 24% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $70,662. The poverty rate in the area is 16.2%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.3 |
| 2 | 483 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.6 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 147 students · 7th–8th | 4.4 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 292 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Schools in Coal Center
Coal Center, Pennsylvania · 4 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$70,662
Median Home Value
$171,700
Median Rent
$983/mo
Population
1,942
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Community Profile
Coal Center has a median household income of $70,662. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $171,700, with a median rent of $983/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.2%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Elementary
- 2
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Coal Center, Pennsylvania
How many schools are in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
Coal Center has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Coal Center is 5.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked school in Coal Center on MySchoolScout is California Area Shs with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked elementary school in Coal Center on MySchoolScout is California Area EL Sch with a composite score of 4.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked middle school in Coal Center on MySchoolScout is California Area MS with a composite score of 4.4/10.
What is the best high school in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked high school in Coal Center on MySchoolScout is California Area Shs with a composite score of 5.5/10.
How many school districts serve Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
Coal Center is served by 2 school districts: California Area Sd, California Academy of Learning Cs.
What is the education level in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
According to Census data, 24% of adults in Coal Center have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Coal Center is approximately $70,662 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Coal Center is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.