📊 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 →
13 Rated Districts in the Hanford-Corcoran, CA Metro Area
CAASPP 2023–24 · percentile among California districts
| Metro 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 the Hanford-Corcoran, CA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from CAASPP 2023–24 (California) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area, 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.