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Best Hanford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 13,286 students in Hanford, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 428 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hanford, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hanford, CA are Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Jefferson Academy and Joseph M. Simas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanford, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hanford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hanford, CA (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.
Jefferson Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1264 Middleton St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Joseph M. Simas
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1875 Fitzgerald
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3790
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Hume Ave.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3715
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Monroe Dr.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3745
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
John F. Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 East Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3850
Gr: 7-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 West Florinda St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3870
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 North Fairmont
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3805
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1269 Leland Way
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3820
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Hanford Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 Dawn Ln.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1818.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
870 Davis St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3775
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Lee Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
939 Katie Hammond St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3760
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
832 South Harris St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3730
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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 Hanford, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hanford, CA include Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Jefferson Academy and Joseph M. Simas.
How many public schools are located in Hanford?
29 public schools are located in Hanford.
What percentage of students in Hanford go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hanford are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford?
Hanford public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hanford are often viewed compared to one another?

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