For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,476 students in 93230, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93230, CA are Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Pioneer Middle School and J. C. Montgomery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93230 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93230, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93230, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings River-hardwick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10300 Excelsior Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 West Pioneer Way
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Forum Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
Mid Valley Alternative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Jersey Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2868
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2868
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7097
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7097
Gr: K-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
93230, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Trade Technical Charter (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
418 West Eighth St
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5060
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5060
Gr: K-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1201 Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3122
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3122
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
9615 Temple Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-3792
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-3792
Gr: K-3 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Hanford Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1855 North Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Hanford Night (Continuation) Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1201 N. Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5949
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5949
Gr: 10-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Kings County Community High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
146 Highland St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Lakeside Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9615 Temple Dr
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 469-7110
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 469-7110
Gr: 3-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93230, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93230, CA include Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Pioneer Middle School and J. C. Montgomery.
How many public middle schools are located in 93230?
7 public middle schools are located in 93230.
What is the racial composition of students in 93230?
93230 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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