For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,975 students in King City, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in King City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in King City, CA are Phoenix Academy Community Day, Bitterwater-tully Elementary School and King City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in King City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in King City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
667 Meyer Ave.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45980 Airline Hwy State Highwa
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5339
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5339
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
King City High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #44.
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #55.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 King St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4884
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4884
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Chalone Peaks Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
667 Meyer St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #77.
King City Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5473
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5473
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #88.
Santa Lucia Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Collins St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-3246
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-3246
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #99.
Portola-butler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 South Vanderhurst Ave.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-2940
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-2940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
King City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Broadway Street
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
Grades: 2-5
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in King City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in King City, CA include Phoenix Academy Community Day, Bitterwater-tully Elementary School and King City High School.
How many public schools are located in King City?
10 public schools are located in King City.
What percentage of students in King City go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in King City are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in King City?
King City public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in King City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in King City include: King City Arts Magnet vs. Santa Lucia Elementary School, Santa Lucia Elementary School vs. King City Arts Magnet, Del Rey Elementary School vs. Santa Lucia Elementary School
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