Public schools in King City, CA
10 open public schools with an address in King City, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,980
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of King City public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in King City, CA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,980 students, an average of 442 per school. The largest campus is King City High (1,199 students), and the largest elementary school is Del Rey Elementary (639).
King City Union operates the most schools here (6), and 3 regular districts have at least one King City campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 86% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving King City
Elementary schools in King City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterwater-Tully Elementary Bitterwater-Tully Elementary | KG–08 | 35 | 17.5:1 | |
| Del Rey Elementary King City Union | KG–05 | 639 | 21.9:1 | |
| King City Arts Magnet King City Union | KG–05 | 424 | 22.3:1 | |
| Santa Lucia Elementary King City Union | KG–05 | 637 | 22.7:1 |
Middle schools in King City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalone Peaks Middle King City Union | 06–08 | 854 | 21.7:1 | |
| Phoenix Academy Community Day King City Union · Alternative School | 05–08 | 0 | — |
High schools in King City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King City High South Monterey County Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,199 | 22.1:1 | |
| Pinnacle Coastal Valley High South Monterey County Joint Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 77 | 20.3:1 | |
| Portola-Butler Continuation High South Monterey County Joint Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 115 | 16.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in King City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Preschool King City Union | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.2%
- Hispanic93.8%
- Black0%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 King City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,980 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in King City
How many public schools are in King City, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in King City: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,980 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve King City?
Schools with an address in King City belong to 3 education agencies, led by King City Union (6 schools), South Monterey County Joint Union High (3 schools), Bitterwater-Tully Elementary (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in King City?
King City High reported the largest high-school enrollment in King City, with 1,199 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in King City?
No school with an address in King City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in King City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across King City public schools is 21.8:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in King City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities