Total enrollment
14,517
+386 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
31 schools in Hanford
California · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Hanford's 31 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 14,517 students (17 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high).
7-year change in Hanford
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
29
-1 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
17%
was 23%
% Hispanic
66%
was 67%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
About Hanford
Across Hanford, California, 31 public schools teaches about 14,517 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 17 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high, and 3 other.
Average school size in Hanford is around 468 students, 19% meaningfully below the California average of about 578.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Hanford has increased 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 14,131 students to 14,517. Hanford now counts 29 public schools, down from 30 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 23% to 17%.
On allk12, the community for Hanford discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.