For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,047 students in Kettleman City, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kettleman City, CA are John F. Kennedy Middle School and Kettleman City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kettleman City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Kettleman City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kettleman City, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2521 Goodwin Ave.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Kettleman City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 General Petroleum St.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-5702
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-5702
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kettleman City, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kettleman City, CA include John F. Kennedy Middle School and Kettleman City Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kettleman City?
2 public middle schools are located in Kettleman City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kettleman City?
Kettleman City public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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