For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,978 students in Hanford, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hanford, CA are Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Jefferson Academy and Hanford Elementary Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanford, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hanford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hanford, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kings River-hardwick Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10300 Excelsior Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
Grades: K-8
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1264 Midton St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hanford Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1412 Dawn Ln.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Forum Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W. Pioneer Way
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 W. Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3870
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3870
Grades: 7-8
| 569 students
Rank: #77.
John F. Kennedy Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E. Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3850
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3850
Grades: 7-8
| 517 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Jersey Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2868
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2868
Grades: K-8
| 238 students
Rank: #99.
Kit Carson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #1010.
Mid Valley Alternative Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Rank: #1111.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2595
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2595
Grades: K-12
| 319 students
Hanford, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Trade Technical Charter (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
418 West Eighth St
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5060
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5060
Grades: K-12
| 87 students
Delta View Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1201 Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3122
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3122
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
9615 Temple Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-3792
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-3792
Grades: K-3
| 159 students
Hanford Night (Continuation) Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1201 N. Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5949
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5949
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
Kings County Community High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
146 Highland St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Lakeside Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9615 Temple Dr
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 469-7110
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 469-7110
Grades: 3-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hanford, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hanford, CA include Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Jefferson Academy and Hanford Elementary Community Day.
How many public middle schools are located in Hanford?
11 public middle schools are located in Hanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford?
Hanford public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hanford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hanford include: Kings County Special Education vs. Kit Carson Elementary School, Jefferson Academy vs. Kings River-hardwick Elementary School
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