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Best King City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,980 students in King City, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in King City, CA are Phoenix Academy Community Day, King City High School and Bitterwater-tully Elementary 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 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in King City have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (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.
King City High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Portola-butler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Preschool
104 South Vanderhurst Ave.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-2940

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, King City High School and Bitterwater-tully Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in King City?
10 public schools are located in King City.
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?

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