For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 3,740 students in Kings County, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Kings County, CA are Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Lemoore Middle College High School and Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kings County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Kings County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Kings County (2025)
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.
Lemoore Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3552
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3552
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Island Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7799 21st Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6424
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6424
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Frontier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1854 North Mustang Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 585-2430
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 585-2430
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8810 14th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-8831
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-8831
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Lemoore University Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Marsh Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6890
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6890
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Hanford Online Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Lemoore Online College Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3524
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3524
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Crossroads Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
418 West 8th St.
Armona, CA 93202
(559) 583-5060
Armona, CA 93202
(559) 583-5060
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Kings County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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%
Gundacker Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
16081 Jersey Ave
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Gr: 9-12
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%
Reef-sunset Primary Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
500 South First St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Gr: 3-6
Yokuts High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
16081 Jersey Ave
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Kings County, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Kings County, CA include Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Lemoore Middle College High School and Island Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Kings County?
11 public charter schools are located in Kings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kings County?
Kings County public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Kings County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Kings County include: Pioneer Elementary School vs. Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Kings River-hardwick Elementary School vs. Pioneer Elementary School, Island Elementary School vs. Kings River-hardwick Elementary School
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