📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 13 Rated Districts in Kings County, CA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary School District | Hanford | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Island Union Elementary School District | Lemoore | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #3 | Pioneer Union Elementary School District | Hanford | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #4 | Central Union Elementary School District | Lemoore | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #5 | Lemoore Union Elementary School District | Lemoore | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #6 | Hanford Elementary School District | Hanford | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #7 | Lemoore Union High School District | Lemoore | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #8 | Hanford Joint Union High School District | Hanford | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #9 | Armona Union Elementary School District | Armona | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #10 | Corcoran Joint Unified School District | Corcoran | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #11 | Lakeside Union Elementary School District | Hanford | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #12 | Kit Carson Union Elementary School District | Hanford | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
| #13 | Reef-Sunset Unified School District | Avenal | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Kings County, California (2026)
This page lists the 13 public school districts headquartered in Kings County, California that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using CAASPP 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in California, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Kings County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Kings County, California? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in Kings County, California, the highest-rated is Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary School District (Hanford), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th percentile of California districts on CAASPP 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.