Students
3,945
enrolled at the 7 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93930.
King City · Monterey County
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93930 have Scope Scores from 72 to 77.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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King City Arts Magnet is highest, with a Scope Score of 77. That is higher than 61 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
Rank 1
King City Union · 93930 · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.
67% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 61st percentile
Rank 2
King City Union · 93930 · Grades K–5
75% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 47th percentile
Rank 3
King City Union · 93930 · Grades K–5
72% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 32nd percentile
20in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93930 had 20 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Students are placed here by probation, district or voluntary referral, including after an expulsion, so we don’t rank it.
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
Chalone Peaks Middle has a Scope Score of 71. That is higher than 24 in 100 California middle schools we score. It is the only public middle school we score in ZIP code 93930.
Rank 1
King City Union · 93930 · Grades 6–8
79% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 24th percentile
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
King City High is highest, with a Scope Score of 74. That is higher than 41 in 100 California high schools we score.
Rank 1
South Monterey County Joint Union High · 93930 · Grades 9–12
57% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 41st percentile
Rank 2
South Monterey County Joint Union High · 93930 · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.
83% below the standard
Scope Score 57Needs Support · 1st percentile
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
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
Two districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 93930. The home address decides which district serves a child.
District
5schools here
Elementary, Middle. King City Arts Magnet, Santa Lucia, Del Rey, Chalone Peaks, Phoenix Academy Community Day.
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3schools here
High. King City High, Pinnacle Coastal Valley, Portola-Butler Continuation.
Open the district →No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
1 private school has an address in ZIP code 93930. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
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No charter school has an address in ZIP code 93930 in our records. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
3,945 students go to the 7 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93930. 86 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Students
3,945
enrolled at the 7 public schools with an address in ZIP code 93930.
Low-income families
84–89%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
20in 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
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 93930 have Scope Scores from 72 to 77. Of those, 1 is Solid and 2 are Developing. ZIP code 93930 has one public middle school we score. Chalone Peaks Middle has a Scope Score of 71. It is Needs Support, at the 24th percentile. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 93930 have Scope Scores from 57 to 74. Of those, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
King City Arts Magnet is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 77. It is Solid, at the 61st percentile. Chalone Peaks Middle is the only middle school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 71. It is Needs Support, at the 24th percentile. King City High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 74. It is Developing, at the 41st 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.
The average elementary school in ZIP code 93930 had 20 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 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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South Monterey County Joint Union HighRuns 3 public schools with a King City address.
This page lists the schools with a King City address in ZIP code 93930. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
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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