Public schools in Corcoran, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Corcoran, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,175
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Corcoran public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Corcoran, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,175 students, an average of 397 per school. The largest campus is Corcoran High (931 students), and the largest elementary school is Bret Harte Elementary (546).
Every listed school belongs to Corcoran Joint Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 91% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Corcoran
Elementary schools in Corcoran
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary Corcoran Joint Unified | KG–01 | 546 | 21.4:1 | |
| John C. Fremont Elementary Corcoran Joint Unified | 02–03 | 467 | 22.2:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elementary Corcoran Joint Unified | 04–05 | 454 | 21.6:1 |
Middle schools in Corcoran
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Middle Corcoran Joint Unified | 06–08 | 754 | 19.3:1 |
High schools in Corcoran
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corcoran High Corcoran Joint Unified | 09–12 | 931 | 22.2:1 | |
| Kings Lake Education Center Corcoran Joint Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 16 | 8.2:1 | |
| Mission Community Day Corcoran Joint Unified · Alternative School | 06–12 | 5 | 2.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Corcoran
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corcoran Academy Corcoran Joint Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 2 | 4.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic92%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Corcoran schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,175 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Corcoran
How many public schools are in Corcoran, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Corcoran: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,175 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Corcoran?
All listed public schools with an address in Corcoran belong to Corcoran Joint Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Corcoran?
Corcoran High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Corcoran, with 931 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Corcoran?
No school with an address in Corcoran is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Corcoran schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Corcoran public schools is 20.4:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Corcoran guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities