Northside Elementary

Northside Elementary is a public elementary school in Cool, CA, part of the Black Oak Mine Unified. The school serves approximately 264 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.4th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 49% proficiency in math, 10 points above the state average and 54% in reading/language arts, 9 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $129,199, where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elementary is 22:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Northside Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.