Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kings County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 9,327 students in Kings County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kings County, CA are Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Island Elementary School and Jefferson Academy. 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 29% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Kings County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Kings County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings River-hardwick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10300 Excelsior Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
Gr: K-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Island Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7799 21st Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6424
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1264 Middleton St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Akers Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Constellation Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 998-5707
Gr: K-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Corcoran Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1128 Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Pioneer Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 West Pioneer Way
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Bridges Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 West Cinnamon Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
690 East Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Mission Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1128 South Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Liberty Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6860
Gr: 7-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Lemoore University Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 Marsh Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6890
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
John F. Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 East Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3850
Gr: 7-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 West Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3870
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2521 Goodwin Ave.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Hanford Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 Dawn Ln.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Mid Valley Alternative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Jersey Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2868
Gr: K-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8888
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15783 18th Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-7797
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20227 1st St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-2605
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Parkview Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11075 C St.
Armona, CA 93202
(559) 583-5020
Gr: 5-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Kettleman City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 General Petroleum St.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-5702
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2525.
Crossroads Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
418 West 8th St.
Armona, CA 93202
(559) 583-5060
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Reef-sunset Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
608 North First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
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 Kings County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kings County, CA include Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Island Elementary School and Jefferson Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Kings County?
27 public middle schools are located in Kings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kings County?
Kings County public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kings County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (CA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025
15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025
 California Top-Ranked Public Schools
California Top-Ranked Public Schools
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
 Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics

More Articles

Local School Topics
Evaluating Public Schools
Parenting and Learning Issues
Opinion
About Public Schools