For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,552 students in King City Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in King City Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,552 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
King City Union School District, which is ranked #1703 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1707 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
95%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,662 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 $16,151 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,662
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,151
$18,396
Best King City Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 King St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4884
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4884
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Chalone Peaks Middle School
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #44.
King City Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5473
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5473
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Lucia Elementary School
(Math: 14% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 South Vanderhurst Ave.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-2940
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-2940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to King City Union School District?
King City Union School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,552 students.
What is the rank of King City Union School District?
King City Union School District is ranked #1703 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in King City Union School District?
95% of King City Union School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of King City Union School District?
King City Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is King City Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,151 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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