Bitterwater-Tully Elementary

Situated at 45980 Airline Highway (State Highway 25) in King City, California, Bitterwater-Tully Elementary is an active, single-school public district nestled in a remote rural setting. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, this non-charter district offers an intimate, highly focused learning environment tailored to its surrounding agricultural community. By providing foundational elementary and middle-grade education within a centralized physical location, the district plays a vital role in maintaining accessible public schooling for families across this expansive region of California.

With a student body of just 35 children, Bitterwater-Tully Elementary offers an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio that enables personalized attention and individual academic support. The district’s instructional environment is anchored by a dedicated team of four full-time teachers and two instructional aides, alongside more than three full-time support staff members who maintain district operations and student well-being. Reflecting a vibrant local demographic—primarily composed of Hispanic and White students—the district stands as a compelling model for educational researchers and parents alike, illustrating how small-scale, resource-focused rural districts deliver structured, community-centered learning.