For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 994 students in Kettleman City, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Kettleman City, CA are John F. Kennedy Middle School and Kettleman City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kettleman City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Kettleman City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kettleman City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2521 Goodwin Ave.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Kettleman City Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 General Petroleum St.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-5702
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-5702
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adelante High School
Alternative School
701 General Petroleum St.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-9081
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-9081
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kettleman City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Kettleman City, CA include John F. Kennedy Middle School and Kettleman City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kettleman City?
3 public schools are located in Kettleman City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kettleman City?
Kettleman City public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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