Public schools in O'Neals, CA
6 open public schools with an address in O'Neals, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
857
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of O'Neals public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in O'Neals, CA: 1 elementary, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 857 students, an average of 143 per school. The largest campus is Minarets High (265 students), and the largest elementary school is Spring Valley Elementary (230).
Every listed school belongs to Chawanakee 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 20.7:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% 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 O'Neals
Elementary schools in O'Neals
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Elementary Chawanakee Unified | KG–08 | 230 | 22.8:1 |
High schools in O'Neals
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Continuation High Chawanakee Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 10 | 10.2:1 | |
| Minarets Charter High Chawanakee Unified · Charter | 09–12 | 165 | 23.8:1 | |
| Minarets High Chawanakee Unified | 09–12 | 265 | 16.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in O'Neals
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chawanakee Academy Charter Chawanakee Unified · Charter | KG–12 | 187 | 20.7:1 | |
| Manzanita Community Day Chawanakee Unified · Alternative School | 04–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59%
- Hispanic25.7%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 O'Neals schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (857 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in O'Neals
How many public schools are in O'Neals, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in O'Neals: 1 elementary, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 857 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve O'Neals?
All listed public schools with an address in O'Neals belong to Chawanakee 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 O'Neals?
Minarets High reported the largest high-school enrollment in O'Neals, with 265 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in O'Neals?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in O'Neals are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Chawanakee Academy Charter, Minarets Charter High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in O'Neals schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across O'Neals public schools is 20.7:1, similar to 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 O'Neals 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