For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 879 students in King City, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in King City, CA are Phoenix Academy Community Day, Bitterwater-tully Elementary School and Chalone Peaks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in King City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in King City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
667 Meyer Ave.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #22.
Bitterwater-tully Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45980 Airline Hwy State Highwa
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5339
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5339
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Chalone Peaks Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
667 Meyer St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
King City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Broadway Street
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
Gr: 2-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in King City, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in King City, CA include Phoenix Academy Community Day, Bitterwater-tully Elementary School and Chalone Peaks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in King City?
3 public middle schools are located in King City.
What is the racial composition of students in King City?
King City public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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