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Best King City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,589 students in King City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in King City, CA are Phoenix Academy Community Day, Bitterwater-tully Elementary School and Del Rey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in King City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in King City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
667 Meyer Ave.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #22.
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45980 Airline Hwy State Highwa
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5339
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
502 King St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4884
Gr: K-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
King City Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5473
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Santa Lucia Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Collins St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-3246
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Chalone Peaks Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
667 Meyer St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in King City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in King City, CA include Phoenix Academy Community Day, Bitterwater-tully Elementary School and Del Rey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in King City?
6 public elementary schools are located in King City.
What is the racial composition of students in King City?
King City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in King City are often viewed compared to one another?

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