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Best 93230 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,826 students in 93230, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 428 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 93230, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 93230, CA are Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Frontier Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93230 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93230, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 93230, CA Public Schools (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.
Frontier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1854 North Mustang Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 585-2430
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8810 14th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-8831
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
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 - 65. - 6.
Hanford Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1855 North Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
Sierra Pacific High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1259 North 13th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Hanford High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 East Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Hanford West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 West Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Hanford Online Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 North Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Kings County Rop
Vocational School
1144 West Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7038
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kings County Selpa Preschool
146 West Highland St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 93230, CA?
How many public schools are located in 93230?
17 public schools are located in 93230.
What percentage of students in 93230 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 93230 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93230?
93230 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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