Top 10 Best Kings County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 9,416 students in Kings County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kings County, CA are Island Elementary School, Jefferson Academy and Kings River-hardwick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kings County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Kings County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Kings County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Island Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7799 21st Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6424
Grades: K-8
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1264 Midton St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Kings River-hardwick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10300 Excelsior Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
Grades: K-8
| 815 students
Rank: #44.
Mid Valley Alternative Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
Akers Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Constellation Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 998-5707
Grades: K-8
| 735 students
Rank: #66.
Corcoran Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1128 Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Bridges Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 W. Cinnamon Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1450 Forum Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Mission Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1128 S. Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Liberty Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6860
Grades: 7-8
| 673 students
Rank: #1111.
Lemoore University Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 Marsh Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6890
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Rank: #1212.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2521 Goodwin Ave.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1313.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20227 1st St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 947-3391
Grades: K-8
| 284 students
Rank: #1414.
Pioneer Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 W. Pioneer Way
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W. Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3870
Grades: 7-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1616.
John F. Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E. Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3850
Grades: 7-8
| 554 students
Rank: #1717.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Crossroads Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
418 W. 8th St.
Armona, CA 93202
(559) 583-5060
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Jersey Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2868
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #2020.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15783 18th Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-7797
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #2121.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8888
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #2222.
Parkview Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11075 C St.
Armona, CA 93202
(559) 583-5020
Grades: 5-8
| 420 students
Rank: #2323.
Hanford Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 Dawn Ln.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #2424.
Kettleman City Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 General Petroleum St.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-5702
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
Rank: #2525.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2595
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
Rank: #2626.
Reef Sunset Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
608 N. First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kings County, CA

Kings County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1128 South Dairy Ave
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
418 West Eighth St
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5060
Grades: K-12
| 87 students
1201 Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3122
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
9615 Temple Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-3792
Grades: K-3
| 159 students
16081 Jersey Ave
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1201 N. Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5949
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
146 Highland St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
9615 Temple Dr
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 469-7110
Grades: 3-8
| 6 students
16081 Jersey Ave
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kings County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kings County, CA include Island Elementary School, Jefferson Academy and Kings River-hardwick Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kings County, CA?
27 public middle schools are located in Kings County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Kings County, CA?
Kings County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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