For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,578 students in King City, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in King City, CA are Phoenix Academy Community Day, Bitterwater-tully Elementary School and Del Rey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in King City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in King City, CA (2025-26)
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.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 King St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4884
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4884
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
King City Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5473
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5473
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Santa Lucia Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Collins St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-3246
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-3246
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 elementary schools in King City, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in King City, CA include Phoenix Academy Community Day, Bitterwater-tully Elementary School and Del Rey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in King City?
6 public elementary schools are located in King City.
What is the racial composition of students in King City?
King City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in King City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in King City include: King City Arts Magnet vs. Santa Lucia Elementary School, Del Rey Elementary School vs. Santa Lucia Elementary School, Santa Lucia Elementary School vs. King City Arts Magnet
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