Students
14,457
enrolled at the 28 public schools with a Hanford address.
Hanford · Kings County
Schools in Hanford
Hanford’s 14 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 66 to 90.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Hanford score highest?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 90. That is higher than 93 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Kings River-Hardwick ElementaryCharter
Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
462826% below the standard
Scope Score 90Strong · 93rd percentile
Rank 2
Monroe Elementary
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–6
193150% below the standard
Scope Score 81Strong · 75th percentile
Rank 3
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–6
302842% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 68th percentile
Rank 4
Lee Richmond Elementary
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–6
192160% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 66th percentile
Rank 5
Jefferson Academy
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–8
242749% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
Rank 6
Pioneer ElementaryCharter
Pioneer Union Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.
252649% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
Rank 7
George Washington Elementary
Hanford Elementary · 93232 · Grades K–6
162460% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
Rank 8
Frontier ElementaryCharter
Pioneer Union Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.
192754% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 54th percentile
Rank 9
Joseph M. Simas
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–6
262648% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 51st percentile
Rank 10
Hamilton Elementary
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–6
162361% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
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Rank 11
Roosevelt Elementary
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–6
172459% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile
Rank 12
Kit Carson Elementary
Kit Carson Union Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–8
2074% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 30th percentile
Rank 13
Lincoln Elementary
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–6
1875% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 17th percentile
Rank 14
Lakeside Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–8
987% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 4th percentile
13in 100
The average Hanford elementary school had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
1 elementary school not ranked statewide
Students are placed here by probation, district or voluntary referral, including after an expulsion, so we don’t rank it.
- Hanford Elementary Community DayCommunity day school
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Hanford score highest?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 84. That is higher than 86 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Kings River-Hardwick ElementaryCharter
Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
283339% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 86th percentile
Rank 2
Jefferson Academy
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–8
293239% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 82nd percentile
Rank 3
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Hanford Elementary · 93230 · Grades 7–8
182854% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 59th percentile
Rank 4
John F. Kennedy Junior High
Hanford Elementary · 93232 · Grades 7–8
162460% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 55th percentile
Rank 5
Kit Carson Elementary
Kit Carson Union Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–8
2370% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
Rank 6
Pioneer MiddleCharter
Pioneer Union Elementary · 93230 · Grades 6–8 · Check how it admits students.
162955% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile
Rank 7
Lakeside Elementary
Lakeside Union Elementary · 93230 · Grades K–8
1379% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
13in 100
The average Hanford middle school had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
1 middle school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other alternative schools, so it is listed apart.
- Crossroads Charter AcademyAlternative school
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in Hanford score highest?
Sierra Pacific High is highest, with a Scope Score of 78. That is higher than 64 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Sierra Pacific High
Hanford Joint Union High · 93230 · Grades 9–12
203149% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 64th percentile
Rank 2
Hanford High
Hanford Joint Union High · 93230 · Grades 9–12
122464% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 30th percentile
Rank 3
Hanford West High
Hanford Joint Union High · 93230 · Grades 9–12
2269% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
Rank 4
Hanford Online CharterCharter
Hanford Joint Union High · 93230 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
1186% below the standard
Scope Score 63Needs Support · 5th percentile
22in 100
The average Hanford high school had 22 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
5 high schools not ranked statewide
Continuation schools, alternative schools, court and community schools and special education centers enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation)Continuation high school
- Kings Valley Academy IIAlternative school
- Hanford Community DayCommunity day school
- J. C. MontgomeryJuvenile court school
- Kings County Special EducationSpecial education center
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Five districts run the public schools with a Hanford address. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Hanford Elementary
12schools here
Elementary, Middle. Monroe, Martin Luther King Jr., Lee Richmond, Woodrow Wilson, Jefferson Academy, John F. Kennedy, George Washington, Joseph M. Simas and 4 more.
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Hanford Joint Union High
5schools here
High. Sierra Pacific, Hanford High, Hanford West, Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation), Hanford Community Day.
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Kings County Office of Education
2schools here
High. J. C. Montgomery, Kings County Special Education.
District
Kit Carson Union Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Kit Carson Elementary.
Also here: Lakeside Union Elementary (1).
Does living in Hanford decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
3 private schools have a Hanford address. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Hanford Christian School93230 · 285 students
- St. Rose-Mccarthy Catholic School93230 · 95 students
- Amelia homeschool93230 · 29 students
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7 charter schools have a Hanford address. They are in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
14,457 students go to the 28 public schools with a Hanford address. 72 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
30–97%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
13in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Hanford?
Are the public schools in Hanford good?
Hanford’s 14 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 66 to 90. Of those, 2 are Strong, 7 are Solid, 3 are Developing and 2 are Needs Support. Hanford’s 7 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 71 to 84. Of those, 2 are Strong, 2 are Solid and 3 are Developing. Hanford’s 4 public high schools have Scope Scores from 63 to 78. Of those, 1 is Solid, 2 are Developing and 1 is Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Hanford rank highest?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 90. It is Strong, at the 93rd percentile. Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 86th percentile. Sierra Pacific High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 78. It is Solid, at the 64th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Hanford compare with California?
The average Hanford elementary school had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once. The average Hanford middle school had 13 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. The average Hanford high school had 22 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Which places nearby can you look at next?
Hanford Elementary
The district that runs most public schools here.
Compare schoolsSee the same numbers for each school.
Hanford Joint Union HighRuns 5 public schools with a Hanford address.
School districts
Before kindergarten
Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Hanford address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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