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Elementary Schools in King City, California

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 33.6/100

King City, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 10.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is King City High at 54/100, where 15.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. King City schools average 8.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.3
23.7 – 54.0
Avg Exceeded %
8.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
29.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How King City schools compare

King City's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6 — 10.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.7 to 54.0, a 30.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is King City High with a Scope Score of 54 and 15.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in King City averages 29.7%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in King City ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1King City High
South Monterey County Joint Union High Building Momentum
15.4%Solid
54/100
2King City Arts Magnet
King City Union Building Momentum
11.0%Developing
38/100
3Santa Lucia Elementary
King City Union Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
37/100
4Del Rey Elementary
King City Union Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
31/100
5Chalone Peaks Middle
King City Union Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
26/100
6Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
South Monterey County Joint Union High Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
25/100
7Portola-Butler Continuation High
South Monterey County Joint Union High Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
24/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in King City

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Hillsview Christian Academic School
Amish · Grades 1-12 · 36 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about King City

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in King City good?
King City's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6/100, which is 10.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in King City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in King City is King City High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 15.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do King City schools compare to the state average?
King City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.7 to 54.0, a 30.3-point spread.
How many schools are in King City?
King City has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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