For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,203 students in Kingsburg, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kingsburg, CA are Clay Elementary School, Island Community Day and Rafer Johnson Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingsburg, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Kingsburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kingsburg, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12449 South Smith Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-4185
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Island Community Day
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 Sixth Avenue Dr.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1046
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1046
Gr: 4-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Rafer Johnson Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Stroud Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1091
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1091
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Kings River Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3961 Avenue 400
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-7209
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-7209
Gr: K-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Central Valley Home
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Sixth Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-6740
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-6740
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kingsburg, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kingsburg, CA include Clay Elementary School, Island Community Day and Rafer Johnson Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kingsburg?
5 public middle schools are located in Kingsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsburg?
Kingsburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kingsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kingsburg include: Kings River Elementary School vs. Clay Elementary School, Clay Elementary School vs. Kings River Elementary School
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