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Best Hanford Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 8,011 students in Hanford, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hanford, CA are Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Jefferson Academy and Joseph M. Simas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanford, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hanford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hanford, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings River-hardwick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10300 Excelsior Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-4475
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1264 Middleton St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3700
Gr: K-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Joseph M. Simas
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1875 Fitzgerald
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3790
Gr: K-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Frontier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1854 North Mustang Dr.
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
8810 14th Ave.
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 West Pioneer Way
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-0112
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Hume Ave.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3715
Gr: K-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Monroe Dr.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3745
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 North Fairmont
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3805
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1269 Leland Way
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3820
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Hanford Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1412 Dawn Ln.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3878
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1212.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
870 Davis St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3775
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Lee Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
939 Katie Hammond St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3760
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Mid Valley Alternative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-1149
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Jersey Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2868
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9895 Seventh Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2843
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
832 South Harris St.
Hanford, CA 93232
(559) 585-3730
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7097
Gr: K-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hanford, California

Hanford, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Trade Technical Charter (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
Charter School
418 West Eighth St
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5060
Gr: K-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Delta View Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1201 Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3122
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Gardenside Elementary School (Closed 2010)
9615 Temple Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-3792
Gr: K-3 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Hanford Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1855 North Douty St.
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
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
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
Gr: 3-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hanford, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hanford, CA include Kings River-hardwick Elementary School, Jefferson Academy and Joseph M. Simas.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hanford?
18 public elementary schools are located in Hanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanford?
Hanford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% 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 Hanford are often viewed compared to one another?

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