For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,017 students in 15423, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in 15423, PA are California Area Elementary School, California Area Middle School and California Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15423 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15423, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 15423, PA 51±¬ÁÏs (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: #22.
California Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
California Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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%
15423, Pennsylvania 51±¬ÁÏs (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 schools in 15423, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 15423, PA include California Area Elementary School, California Area Middle School and California Area Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 15423?
4 public schools are located in 15423.
What is the racial composition of students in 15423?
15423 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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