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10 schools in King City

California · Public K-12

King City, California hosts 10 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 3,980 students, broken out as 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in King City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,980
+95 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
4%
was 6%
% Hispanic
94%
was 92%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bitterwater-Tully ElementaryElementaryKG-0835
Chalone Peaks MiddleMiddle06-08854
Del Rey ElementaryElementaryKG-05639
King City Arts MagnetElementaryKG-05424
King City HighHigh09-121,199
Phoenix Academy Community DayMiddle05-080
Pinnacle Coastal Valley HighHigh09-1277
Portola-Butler Continuation HighHigh09-12115
Santa Lucia ElementaryElementaryKG-05637
Special Education PreschoolElementaryM-M·

About King City

Public education in King City, California runs across 10 schools that serves roughly 3,980 students. By footprint, King City sits in the mid-sized bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

Schools in King City average about 398 students each, 31% meaningfully below the California norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in King City has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,885 students to 3,980. The school count fell from 9 to 8 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for King City discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in King City, California?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in King City, with a combined enrollment of about 3,980.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in King City?
King City has 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in King City?
King City High is the largest public school in King City by enrollment, with approximately 1,199 students.
What school districts serve King City?
King City is served by 3 public school districts, including Bitterwater-Tully Elementary, King City Union, South Monterey County Joint Union High.
What grade levels do public schools in King City cover?
Public schools in King City serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.