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Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District

1801 Tenth St.
Reedley, CA 93654-2427
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 6,864 students in Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Elementary Schools in Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
23 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
9,658 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
442 Teachers
174,006 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #686 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#621 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
34%
47%
47%
24%
29%
83%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
88%
55%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
8%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,482 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,849 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$179 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$163 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,482
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,849
$18,396

Best Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
General Grant Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 North East Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Silas Bartsch
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2225 East North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7280
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1037 East Duff Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7230
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Alta Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21771 East Parlier Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7210
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Law Reed Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 North Frankwood Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7300
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39667 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7310
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Ninth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7260
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 K St.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7270
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Navelencia Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22620 East Wahtoke Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
374 East North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7240
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Great Western Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5051 South Frankwood Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7220
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
A. L. Conner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Fourth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7200
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Kings Canyon Online
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39500 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Citrus Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Mccord Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Center St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7250
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Mountain View (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
877 E. North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7080
Gr: K-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 9,658 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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