For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,452 students in 93230, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93230, CA are Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Pioneer Middle School and J. C. Montgomery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93230 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93230, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93230, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings River-hardwick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10300 Excelsior Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
Gr: K-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 West Pioneer Way
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 East Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #44.
Mid Valley Alternative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Jersey Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2868
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2868
Gr: K-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Gr: K-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93230, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93230, CA include Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Pioneer Middle School and J. C. Montgomery.
How many public middle schools are located in 93230?
7 public middle schools are located in 93230.
What is the racial composition of students in 93230?
93230 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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