London’s public schools outscore 52% of California districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving London, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 24% of students in London’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
London’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 242 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of London’s, its schools beat 80%, higher than their 52% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 24% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Kingsburg Joint Union High spends $16,915 per student and Kings River Union Elementary $21,673, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Kingsburg High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind London’s grade
B−: better than 52% of California school districts. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve London, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in London
Kings River Elementary
Grades K–8 · 389 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
1st grade in London
Kings River Elementary
Grades K–8 · 389 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
2nd grade in London
Kings River Elementary
Grades K–8 · 389 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
3rd grade in London
Kings River Elementary
Grades K–8 · 389 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
4th grade in London
Kings River Elementary
Grades K–8 · 389 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
5th grade in London
Kings River Elementary
Grades K–8 · 389 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
6th grade in London
Kings River Elementary
Grades K–8 · 389 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
7th grade in London
Kings River Elementary
Grades K–8 · 389 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
8th grade in London
Kings River Elementary
Grades K–8 · 389 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
9th grade in London
Kingsburg High
Grades 9–12 · 1,073 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
10th grade in London
Kingsburg High
Grades 9–12 · 1,073 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Kingsburg
Parts of London (3% of its land) are served by Traver Joint Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve London
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
London vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share London’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| London | B− | Kings River Union Elementary K–8 · Kingsburg Joint Union High 9–12 · Dinuba Unified |
Every school in London
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about London’s schools
Are London’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools London children attend outscore 52% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is London in?
Kingsburg Joint Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 1,199 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of London are served by Traver Joint Elementary.
Where do London kids go to high school?
Kingsburg High in Kingsburg, with 1,073 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is London’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Kingsburg Joint Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does London spend per student?
$16,915 in Kingsburg Joint Union High School District and $21,673 in Kings River Union Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What London families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near London → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.