Public schools in Reedley, CA
15 open public schools with an address in Reedley, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,121
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Reedley public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Reedley, CA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,121 students, an average of 471 per school. The largest campus is Reedley High (1,804 students), and the largest elementary school is Silas Bartsch (606).
Kings Canyon Joint Unified operates the most schools here (14), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 23:1, higher than 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 85% 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 Reedley
Elementary schools in Reedley
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–05 | 364 | 24.3:1 | |
| Great Western Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–05 | 309 | 20.6:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–05 | 477 | 22.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–05 | 303 | 23.3:1 | |
| Silas Bartsch Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–08 | 606 | 22:1 | |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–08 | 558 | 25.1:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified | KG–05 | 288 | 22.2:1 |
Middle schools in Reedley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Grant Middle Kings Canyon Joint Unified | 06–08 | 526 | 24.8:1 | |
| Navelencia Middle Kings Canyon Joint Unified | 06–08 | 313 | 17.6:1 |
High schools in Reedley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High Kings Canyon Joint Unified | 09–12 | 1,804 | 23.6:1 | |
| Reedley Middle College High Kings Canyon Joint Unified · Charter | 09–12 | 255 | 31.9:1 | |
| Valley ROP Valley ROP · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Reedley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC KIDS Pre-School Kings Canyon Joint Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| Kings Canyon Unified School District Wide Preschools Kings Canyon Joint Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| Mountain View (Alternative) Kings Canyon Joint Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 318 | 14.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.6%
- Hispanic88.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Reedley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,121 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Reedley
How many public schools are in Reedley, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Reedley: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 6,121 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Reedley?
Schools with an address in Reedley belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kings Canyon Joint Unified (14 schools), Valley ROP (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 Reedley?
Reedley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Reedley, with 1,804 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Reedley?
Yes. 1 of the 15 public schools in Reedley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Reedley Middle College High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Reedley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Reedley public schools is 23:1, higher than 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 Reedley 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